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Pennefather Family History

Pennefather Surname Meaning

see Pennyfather.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Pennefather family from?

You can see how Pennefather families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pennefather family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Pennefather families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Pennefather families living in Hampshire. This was about 9% of all the recorded Pennefather's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Pennefather families in 1891.
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What did your Pennefather ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pennefather. 70% of Pennefather women worked as a Private Means.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    70%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    31%

What Pennefather family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Pennefather. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pennefather 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 738 immigration records available for the last name Pennefather. 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 637 military records available for the last name Pennefather. For the veterans among your Pennefather ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pennefather lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Pennefather life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pennefather in 1970 was 71, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pennefather 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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