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Pemble Family History

Pemble Name Meaning

English (Kent): unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Kemble, Preble, Wimble, Pebley, Verble, Peale, Deeble, Tremble

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Where is the Pemble family from?

You can see how Pemble families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pemble family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pemble families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Pemble families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pemble's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pemble families in 1911.
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What did your Pemble ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmworker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pemble. 27% of Pemble men worked as a Farmworker and 79% of Pemble women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pemble were Agriel Worker and Private Means. .

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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 1939

  • Farmworker
    27%
  • Caretaker
    20%
  • Retired
    14%
  • Agriel Worker
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    4%
  • Private Means
    3%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Pemble. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pemble 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Pemble. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 580 military records available for the last name Pemble. For the veterans among your Pemble ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pemble lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Pemble life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pemble in 1959 was 53, and 73 in 2004.

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