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Penelton Family History

Penelton 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: Pendelton, Peniston, Pendleton, Penton, Pelton, Fenelon, Heselton

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Where is the Penelton family from?

You can see how Penelton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penelton family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Penelton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 19 Penelton families living in Ontario. This was about 73% of all the recorded Penelton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Penelton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penelton 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 Penelton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Penelton. 45% of Penelton men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Penelton women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Penelton 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
    45%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Labor
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

What Penelton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Penelton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penelton 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Penelton. 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 129 military records available for the last name Penelton. For the veterans among your Penelton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penelton lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Penelton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Penelton in 1963 was 66, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penelton 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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