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Pimentel Family History

Pimentel Surname Meaning

Portuguese: from an irregular derivative of uncertain significance of Pimenta.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pimentel family from?

You can see how Pimentel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pimentel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pimentel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Pimentel families living in California. This was about 63% of all the recorded Pimentel's in USA. California had the highest population of Pimentel families in 1880.
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What did your Pimentel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pimentel. 34% of Pimentel men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Pimentel women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pimentel were Salesman and Clerk.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Salesman
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    11%
  • Laundress
    9%
  • New Worker
    6%
  • Clerk
    6%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Pimentel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pimentel 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Pimentel. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Pimentel. For the veterans among your Pimentel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pimentel lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Pimentel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1947. The average life expectancy for Pimentel in 1942 was 51, and 72 in 2004.

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