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Pummell Family History

Pummell Surname Meaning

English (London and Norfolk): perhaps a nickname from Middle English pomel ‘dappled’ referring to someone's appearance.

Alternatively, it may derive from pomel(le) or pumulle ‘ornamental knob finial’ of uncertain application.

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


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Where is the Pummell family from?

You can see how Pummell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pummell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pummell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 77 Pummell families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Pummell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pummell families in 1891.
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What did your Pummell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Window Cleaner Own Accoun and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pummell. 25% of Pummell men worked as a Window Cleaner Own Accoun and 91% of Pummell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pummell were Postman and Housewife.

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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

  • Window Cleaner Own Accoun
    25%
  • Printers Warehouseman
    25%
  • Farm Carter
    25%
  • Postman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Laundry Hand
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

What Pummell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Pummell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pummell 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Pummell. 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 426 military records available for the last name Pummell. For the veterans among your Pummell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pummell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Pummell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Pummell in 1966 was 80, and 75 in 2004.

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