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Penprase Family History

Penprase Surname Meaning

see Penpraze.

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


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Where is the Penprase family from?

You can see how Penprase families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penprase family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Penprase families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Penprase families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Penprase's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Penprase families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penprase 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 Penprase ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Penprase. 72% of Penprase 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Domestic Duties
    29%

What Penprase family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 862 census records available for the last name Penprase. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penprase 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Penprase. 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 72 military records available for the last name Penprase. For the veterans among your Penprase ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penprase lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Penprase life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Penprase in 1964 was 65, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Penprase

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penprase 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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