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Pimpinella Family History

Pimpinella 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: Campanella, Mainella, Spinella, Minella, Ciminelli, Spinello, Rinella

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Where is the Pimpinella family from?

You can see how Pimpinella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pimpinella family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pimpinella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pimpinella families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Pimpinella's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pimpinella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pimpinella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pimpinella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cigar Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pimpinella. 60% of Pimpinella men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pimpinella women worked as a Cigar Maker.

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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
    60%
  • Huckster
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cigar Maker
    100%

What Pimpinella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Pimpinella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pimpinella 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Pimpinella. 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 78 military records available for the last name Pimpinella. For the veterans among your Pimpinella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pimpinella lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Pimpinella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pimpinella in 1965 was 78, and 78 in 2004.

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