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Pennison Family History

Pennison Surname Meaning

Altered form of French (mainly Vendée) Pénisson: derivative of panis ‘millet’ (see Panis) used as a nickname for a grower or seller.

English (London): from the Middle English personal name Penny + -son.

This surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


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Where is the Pennison family from?

You can see how Pennison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pennison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Pennison families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Pennison families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Pennison's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pennison families in 1891.
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What did your Pennison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Compositor (printing) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pennison. 100% of Pennison men worked as a Compositor (printing) and 100% of Pennison 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

  • Compositor (printing)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pennison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pennison 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Pennison. 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 186 military records available for the last name Pennison. For the veterans among your Pennison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pennison lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pennison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pennison in 1962 was 52, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pennison 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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