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Pennick Family History

Pennick Surname Meaning

English (Essex): variant of Pennock.

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


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Where is the Pennick family from?

You can see how Pennick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pennick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pennick families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 84 Pennick families living in Essex. This was about 36% of all the recorded Pennick's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Pennick families in 1891.
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What did your Pennick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pennick. 46% of Pennick men worked as an Agricultural Labourer and 83% of Pennick women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pennick were General Labourer and Shop Assist Stationery.

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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

  • Agricultural Labourer
    46%
  • Painter
    19%
  • Cowman
    19%
  • General Labourer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Domestic Servant
    7%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Shop Assist Stationery
    4%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Pennick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pennick 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 534 immigration records available for the last name Pennick. 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 825 military records available for the last name Pennick. For the veterans among your Pennick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pennick lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Pennick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pennick in 1955 was 41, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pennick 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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