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Pimley Family History

Pimley Surname Meaning

see Pimbley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Pimley family from?

You can see how Pimley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pimley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pimley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 94 Pimley families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pimley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pimley families in 1891.
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What did your Pimley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Painter decorator and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pimley. 34% of Pimley men worked as a Painter decorator and 100% of Pimley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Painter decorator
    34%
  • Cotton Weaver
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Pimley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pimley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pimley 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 385 immigration records available for the last name Pimley. 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 225 military records available for the last name Pimley. For the veterans among your Pimley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pimley lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Pimley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Pimley in 1966 was 77, and 44 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pimley 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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