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Pembert Family History

Pembert 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: Rembert, Pember, Lambert, Herbert, Ebbert, Humbert, Helbert, Lemberg

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Where is the Pembert family from?

You can see how Pembert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pembert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pembert families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Pembert families living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pembert's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Pembert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pembert 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 116 census records available for the last name Pembert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pembert 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Pembert. 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 12 military records available for the last name Pembert. For the veterans among your Pembert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pembert lifespan?

Average Pembert life expectancy in 1979 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pembert 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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