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Pimental Family History

Pimental Surname Meaning

Portuguese: perhaps a topographic name from pimental ‘pepper planting’ a derivative of Pimenta.

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


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Where is the Pimental family from?

You can see how Pimental families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pimental family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pimental families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Pimental families living in California. This was about 75% of all the recorded Pimental's in USA. California had the highest population of Pimental families in 1880.
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What did your Pimental ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pimental. 29% of Pimental men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Pimental women worked as a Stitcher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pimental were Doffer and Operator.

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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
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Farmer
    4%
  • Doffer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    13%
  • Spinner
    12%
  • Seamstress
    9%
  • Operator
    8%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Pimental. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pimental. For the veterans among your Pimental ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pimental lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Pimental life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pimental in 1943 was 26, and 69 in 2004.

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