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Pimpton Family History

Pimpton 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: Plimpton, Kimpton, Hampton, Rampton, Tipton, Lampton, Kempton, Picton

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Where is the Pimpton family from?

You can see how Pimpton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pimpton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pimpton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Pimpton family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pimpton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pimpton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pimpton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pimpton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pimpton. 50% of Pimpton men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%

What Pimpton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Pimpton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pimpton 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Pimpton. 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 56 military records available for the last name Pimpton. For the veterans among your Pimpton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pimpton lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Pimpton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pimpton in 1956 was 47, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pimpton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pimpton 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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