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Pencock Family History

Pencock 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: Peacock, Pincock, Pennock, Hancock, Pidcock, Percoco, Pitcock

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Where is the Pencock family from?

You can see how Pencock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pencock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pencock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Pencock families living in Lancashire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Pencock's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pencock families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pencock 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 Pencock ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pencock. 67% of Pencock women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Incapacitated
    34%

What Pencock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 626 census records available for the last name Pencock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pencock 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Pencock. 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 43 military records available for the last name Pencock. For the veterans among your Pencock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pencock lifespan?

Average Pencock life expectancy in 1975 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pencock

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pencock 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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