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Penistan Family History

Penistan 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: Peniston, Keniston, Penniston, Deniston, Dunstan, Pelikan, Benston

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Where is the Penistan family from?

You can see how Penistan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penistan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Penistan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Penistan families living in Cornwall. This was about 33% of all the recorded Penistan's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 1 other county had the highest population of Penistan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penistan 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 Penistan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Engineer Haulage Contractor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Penistan. 34% of Penistan men worked as a Motor Engineer Haulage Contractor and 72% of Penistan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Penistan were Farmer Heavy Worker and Poultry Manager.

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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

  • Motor Engineer Haulage Contractor
    34%
  • Assisting Father Tractor Dr Heavy Work
    34%
  • Farmer Heavy Worker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Poultry Manager
    29%

What Penistan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 335 census records available for the last name Penistan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penistan 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Penistan. 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 1 military records available for the last name Penistan. For the veterans among your Penistan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penistan lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Penistan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Penistan in 1975 was 75, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penistan 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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