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Pegnall Family History

Pegnall Surname Meaning

see Pannell.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Pegnall family from?

You can see how Pegnall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pegnall family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Pegnall families living in Norfolk. This was about 95% of all the recorded Pegnall's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Pegnall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pegnall 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 Pegnall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pegnall. 60% of Pegnall men worked as a Farm Labourer and 100% of Pegnall 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    60%
  • General Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Pegnall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 564 census records available for the last name Pegnall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pegnall 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Pegnall. 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 37 military records available for the last name Pegnall. For the veterans among your Pegnall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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