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Penhorwood Family History

Penhorwood Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Penhorwood in Devon whose name is composed of Old English har ‘gray’ + wudu ‘wood’

with a first element of uncertain derivation.

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


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Where is the Penhorwood family from?

You can see how Penhorwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penhorwood family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Penhorwood families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 34 Penhorwood families living in Glamorgan. This was about 51% of all the recorded Penhorwood's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Penhorwood families in 1891.
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What did your Penhorwood ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Penhorwood. 100% of Penhorwood women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Penhorwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penhorwood 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Penhorwood. 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 191 military records available for the last name Penhorwood. For the veterans among your Penhorwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penhorwood lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Penhorwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Penhorwood in 1965 was 74, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penhorwood 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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