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Pimlott Family History

Pimlott Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire and Cheshire): from the Middle English personal name Pimmelot a pet form of Pimme (Old English Pymma).

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


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Where is the Pimlott family from?

You can see how Pimlott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pimlott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pimlott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 243 Pimlott families living in Lancashire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Pimlott's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pimlott families in 1891.
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What did your Pimlott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pimlott. 14% of Pimlott men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Pimlott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pimlott were Retired Farmer and Retired.

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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

  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Dairy Farmer
    14%
  • Retired Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Retired
    3%

What Pimlott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Pimlott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pimlott 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 508 immigration records available for the last name Pimlott. 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 689 military records available for the last name Pimlott. For the veterans among your Pimlott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pimlott lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pimlott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Pimlott in 1962 was 69, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pimlott 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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