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Pamphlett Family History

Pamphlett 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: Umphlett, Pallett, Hamlett, Parlett, Patchett, Hamblett, Pashley

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Where is the Pamphlett family from?

You can see how Pamphlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pamphlett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pamphlett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Pamphlett families living in London. This was about 66% of all the recorded Pamphlett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pamphlett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pamphlett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pamphlett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pamphlett. 100% of Pamphlett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Pamphlett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pamphlett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pamphlett 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Pamphlett. 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 152 military records available for the last name Pamphlett. For the veterans among your Pamphlett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pamphlett lifespan?

Average Pamphlett life expectancy in 1978 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pamphlett 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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