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Penwick Family History

Penwick 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: Fenwick, Renwick, Penick, Pennick, Senick, Beswick, Herwick, Berwick

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Where is the Penwick family from?

You can see how Penwick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penwick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Penwick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Penwick families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Penwick's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Penwick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penwick 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 Penwick ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 391 census records available for the last name Penwick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penwick 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Penwick. 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 56 military records available for the last name Penwick. For the veterans among your Penwick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penwick lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Penwick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Penwick in 1966 was 63, and 76 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Penwick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penwick 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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