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Penon Family History

Penon 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: Penn, Menon, Peron, Penton, Zenon, Penson, Peno, Pinon, Pelon, Lenon

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Where is the Penon family from?

You can see how Penon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Penon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Penon families living in Wiltshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Penon's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Penon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Penon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Penon. 43% of Penon men worked as a Journalier and 50% of Penon women worked as a Servante. Some less common occupations for Americans named Penon were Caster and Couturire.

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    43%
  • Cultivateur
    27%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    8%
  • Caster
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    50%
  • Couturire
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Penon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penon 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Penon. 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 27 military records available for the last name Penon. For the veterans among your Penon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penon lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Penon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Penon in 1979 was 70, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penon 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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