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Penleton Family History

Penleton 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: Pendleton, Peniston, Penton, Pelton, Panneton, Pingleton, Pembleton

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Where is the Penleton family from?

You can see how Penleton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penleton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Penleton families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Penleton family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Penleton's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Penleton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penleton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Penleton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penleton 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Penleton. 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 6 military records available for the last name Penleton. For the veterans among your Penleton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penleton lifespan?

Average Penleton life expectancy in 1979 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penleton 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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