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Penwright Family History

Penwright Surname Meaning

perhaps an altered form of Penrith by folk etymology.

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


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Where is the Penwright family from?

You can see how Penwright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penwright family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Penwright families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Penwright families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Penwright's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Penwright families in 1891.
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What did your Penwright ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Penwright. 100% of Penwright 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Penwright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penwright 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Penwright. 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 110 military records available for the last name Penwright. For the veterans among your Penwright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penwright lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Penwright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Penwright in 1960 was 49, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penwright 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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