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Penhaligon Family History

Penhaligon Surname Meaning

from Penaligon (Downs) in Bodmin (Cornwall). The place-name derives from Middle Cornish pen ‘head top end; promontory’.

+ heligen ‘willow tree sallow’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Penhaligon family from?

You can see how Penhaligon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penhaligon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Penhaligon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Penhaligon families living in Cornwall. This was about 96% of all the recorded Penhaligon's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Penhaligon families in 1891.
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What did your Penhaligon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Clay Labourer (heavy Work) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Penhaligon. 100% of Penhaligon men worked as a Clay Labourer (heavy Work) and 100% of Penhaligon 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

  • Clay Labourer (heavy Work)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Penhaligon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Penhaligon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penhaligon 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Penhaligon. 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 102 military records available for the last name Penhaligon. For the veterans among your Penhaligon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penhaligon lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Penhaligon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Penhaligon in 1965 was 87, and 77 in 2000.

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