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Pennamon Family History

Pennamon Surname Meaning

African American: altered form of English Penniman.

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


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Where is the Pennamon family from?

You can see how Pennamon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pennamon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Pennamon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Pennamon families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Pennamon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pennamon families in 1891.
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What did your Pennamon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pennamon. 67% of Pennamon men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Pennamon women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pennamon were Janitor and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Janitor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Lodginghouse Keeper
    25%
  • Maid
    25%

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Census Records

There are 420 census records available for the last name Pennamon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pennamon 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Pennamon. 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 41 military records available for the last name Pennamon. For the veterans among your Pennamon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pennamon lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Pennamon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Pennamon in 1948 was 31, and 69 in 2003.

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