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Pennwell Family History

Pennwell Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Pennywell, Pennell, Penwell, Pennewell, Fennell, Tennell, Pendell

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Where is the Pennwell family from?

You can see how Pennwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pennwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pennwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Pennwell family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Pennwell's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Pennwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pennwell 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 Pennwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pennwell. 40% of Pennwell men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pennwell women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Attendant
    20%
  • Helper
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Pennwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 341 census records available for the last name Pennwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pennwell 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Pennwell. 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 29 military records available for the last name Pennwell. For the veterans among your Pennwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pennwell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1996, in the United States, Pennwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Pennwell in 1961 was 64, and 60 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pennwell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pennwell 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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