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Penerton Family History

Penerton 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: Leverton, Peterson, Peniston, Pinkerton, Penton, Pemberton, Enerson

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Where is the Penerton family from?

You can see how Penerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penerton family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Penerton family living in Virginia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Penerton's in USA. Virginia and 1 other state had the highest population of Penerton families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penerton 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 Penerton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lawyer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Penerton. 100% of Penerton men worked as a Lawyer.

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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

  • Lawyer
    100%

What Penerton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Penerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penerton 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Penerton. 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 6 military records available for the last name Penerton. For the veterans among your Penerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penerton lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Penerton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Penerton in 1979 was 97, and 94 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penerton 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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