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Pemsell Family History

Pemsell 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: Persell, Gesell, Hensell, Ramsell, Pursell, Pendell, Pesnell, Vessell

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Where is the Pemsell family from?

You can see how Pemsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pemsell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Pemsell families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pemsell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pemsell families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Pemsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pemsell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pemsell. 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 1 military records available for the last name Pemsell. For the veterans among your Pemsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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