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Penalton Family History

Penalton 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: Peniston, Pendleton, Penton, Pelton, Pendelton, Kenaston, Easton

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Where is the Penalton family from?

You can see how Penalton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penalton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Penalton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Penalton families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Penalton's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Penalton families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penalton 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 Penalton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Office Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Penalton. 100% of Penalton men worked as an Office Clerk.

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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

  • Office Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 350 census records available for the last name Penalton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penalton 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Penalton. 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 32 military records available for the last name Penalton. For the veterans among your Penalton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penalton lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1997, in the United States, Penalton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Penalton in 1992 was 40, and 69 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penalton 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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