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Pampson Family History

Pampson 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: Sampson, Hampson, Papson, Lampson, Samson, Parson, Hampton, Rampton

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Where is the Pampson family from?

You can see how Pampson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pampson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Pampson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Pampson families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Pampson's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Pampson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pampson 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 54 census records available for the last name Pampson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pampson 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 Pampson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Pampson. For the veterans among your Pampson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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