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Pennett Family History

Pennett Surname Meaning

see Pannett.

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


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Where is the Pennett family from?

You can see how Pennett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pennett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pennett families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 20 Pennett families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Pennett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pennett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pennett 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 Pennett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Firelighter Manufacturer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pennett. 100% of Pennett men worked as a Firelighter Manufacturer and 90% of Pennett 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

  • Firelighter Manufacturer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Stenographer
    11%

What Pennett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Pennett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pennett 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Pennett. 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 282 military records available for the last name Pennett. For the veterans among your Pennett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pennett lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Pennett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Pennett in 1962 was 64, and 95 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pennett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pennett 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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