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Penhollow Family History

Penhollow Surname Meaning

Cornish: habitational name from Penhallow in Roseland Cornwall.

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


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Where is the Penhollow family from?

You can see how Penhollow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penhollow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Penhollow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Penhollow families living in London. This was about 64% of all the recorded Penhollow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Penhollow families in 1891.
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What did your Penhollow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Penhollow. 100% of Penhollow 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Penhollow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penhollow 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Penhollow. 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 317 military records available for the last name Penhollow. For the veterans among your Penhollow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penhollow lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Penhollow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Penhollow in 1962 was 48, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penhollow 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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