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Peney Family History

Peney 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: Penny, Penry, Heney, Penley, Pevey, Penney, Reney, Seney, Veney

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Where is the Peney family from?

You can see how Peney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Peney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Peney family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Peney's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Peney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peney 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 Peney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peney. 100% of Peney men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Peney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 958 census records available for the last name Peney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peney 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Peney. 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 127 military records available for the last name Peney. For the veterans among your Peney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peney lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Peney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Peney in 1968 was 56, and 27 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peney 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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