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Pennels Family History

Pennels Surname Meaning

see Pennells.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Pennels family from?

You can see how Pennels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pennels family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pennels families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Pennels families living in Wiltshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Pennels's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Pennels families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pennels 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 Pennels ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pennels. 43% of Pennels men worked as a Bricklayer and 100% of Pennels 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

  • Bricklayer
    43%
  • House Painter
    29%
  • Dairy Farmer Heavy Worker
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Pennels family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 578 census records available for the last name Pennels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pennels 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Pennels. 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 70 military records available for the last name Pennels. For the veterans among your Pennels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pennels lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Pennels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pennels in 1975 was 90, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pennels 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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