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Pengilley Family History

Pengilley Surname Meaning

see Pengelly.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Pengilley family from?

You can see how Pengilley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pengilley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pengilley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 66 Pengilley families living in Devon. This was about 72% of all the recorded Pengilley's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Pengilley families in 1891.
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What did your Pengilley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pengilley. 45% of Pengilley men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 76% of Pengilley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pengilley were Horseman On Farm and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    45%
  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Horseman On Farm
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Domestic Servant
    9%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Housewife
    3%

What Pengilley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Pengilley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pengilley 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Pengilley. 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 223 military records available for the last name Pengilley. For the veterans among your Pengilley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pengilley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Pengilley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Pengilley in 1965 was 75, and 50 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pengilley 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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