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Peneston Family History

Peneston 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: Peniston, Preston, Benston, Keniston, Penton, Pinkston, Penson

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Where is the Peneston family from?

You can see how Peneston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peneston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Peneston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Peneston families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Peneston's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Peneston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peneston 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 Peneston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peneston. 53% of Peneston men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

What Peneston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 597 census records available for the last name Peneston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peneston 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Peneston. 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 66 military records available for the last name Peneston. For the veterans among your Peneston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peneston lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2004, in the United States, Peneston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Peneston in 1999 was 16, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peneston

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peneston 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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