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Pennal Family History

Pennal Surname Meaning

see Penhale.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Pennal family from?

You can see how Pennal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pennal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pennal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Pennal families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Pennal's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pennal families in 1891.
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What did your Pennal ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Laundry Lorry Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pennal. 100% of Pennal men worked as a Laundry Lorry Driver and 100% of Pennal 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Laundry Lorry Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Pennal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pennal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pennal 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 663 immigration records available for the last name Pennal. 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 237 military records available for the last name Pennal. For the veterans among your Pennal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pennal lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Pennal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pennal in 1964 was 71, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pennal 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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