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Pamilton Family History

Pamilton Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hamilton, Milton, Painton, Railton, Hilton, Alton, Payton, Halton

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Where is the Pamilton family from?

You can see how Pamilton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pamilton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Pamilton families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Pamilton families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pamilton's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Pamilton families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pamilton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Pamilton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pamilton census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 10 immigration records available for the last name Pamilton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 32 military records available for the last name Pamilton. For the veterans among your Pamilton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pamilton lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Pamilton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Pamilton in 1964 was 65, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pamilton ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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