This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Pennegar family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Pennegar Family History

Pennegar 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: Penner, Pinegar, Renegar, Henegar, Hennigar, Hennegan, Jenner, Pinner

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Pennegar family from?

You can see how Pennegar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pennegar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pennegar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Pennegar families living in Kent. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pennegar's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Pennegar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pennegar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Pennegar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pennegar. 100% of Pennegar women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Pennegar | Data not to scale

*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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Pennegar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Pennegar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pennegar census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Pennegar

Passenger Lists

There are 47 immigration records available for the last name Pennegar. 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.

View all Pennegar immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 43 military records available for the last name Pennegar. For the veterans among your Pennegar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Pennegar military records

You've only scratched the surface of Pennegar family history

Discover More

What is the average Pennegar lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Pennegar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Pennegar in 1966 was 73, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pennegar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pennegar 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Pennegar family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial