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Pempek Family History

Pempek 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: Pepper, Petek, Semper, Kemper, Tempel, Kempen, Peek, Dembek, Pomper

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Where is the Pempek family from?

You can see how Pempek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pempek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pempek families living in Massachusetts. This was about 25% of all the recorded Pempek's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Pempek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pempek 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 Pempek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pempek. 40% of Pempek men worked as a Miner and 100% of Pempek women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Miner
    40%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Pempek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Pempek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pempek 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Pempek. 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 51 military records available for the last name Pempek. For the veterans among your Pempek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pempek lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Pempek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pempek in 1958 was 46, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pempek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pempek 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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