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Pampley Family History

Pampley 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: Lampley, Rampley, Sampley, Paley, Parsley, Pashley, Pasley, Rampey

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Where is the Pampley family from?

You can see how Pampley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pampley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pampley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Pampley family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pampley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pampley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pampley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pampley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pampley. 100% of Pampley men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Pampley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Pampley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pampley 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Pampley. 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 17 military records available for the last name Pampley. For the veterans among your Pampley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pampley lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Pampley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pampley in 1970 was 69, and 50 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pampley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pampley 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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