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Pengra Family History

Pengra Surname Meaning

Welsh: variant of Pingree.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pengra family from?

You can see how Pengra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pengra family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pengra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Pengra families living in Cornwall. This was about 83% of all the recorded Pengra's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Pengra families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pengra 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 Pengra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pengra. 34% of Pengra men worked as a Carpenter and 28% of Pengra women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pengra were Farmer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%

What Pengra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pengra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pengra 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Pengra. 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 324 military records available for the last name Pengra. For the veterans among your Pengra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pengra lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Pengra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Pengra in 1951 was 52, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pengra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pengra 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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