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Pennycuff Family History

Pennycuff Surname Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of German Pfannkuch a metonymic occupational name for a cook meaning ‘pancake’.

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


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Where is the Pennycuff family from?

You can see how Pennycuff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pennycuff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pennycuff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 28 Pennycuff families living in Tennessee. This was about 57% of all the recorded Pennycuff's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Pennycuff families in 1880.
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What did your Pennycuff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pennycuff. 49% of Pennycuff men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Pennycuff women worked as a House Keeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pennycuff were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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
    49%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farm Operator
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

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Census Records

There are 950 census records available for the last name Pennycuff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pennycuff 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Pennycuff. 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 215 military records available for the last name Pennycuff. For the veterans among your Pennycuff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pennycuff lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Pennycuff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pennycuff in 1959 was 51, and 83 in 2004.

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