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Penpraze Family History

Penpraze Surname Meaning

from Penpraze in Sithney or Penpraze in Illogan (both Cornwall). The place-names derive from Middle Cornish pen ‘head top end; promontory’ + pras ‘meadow pasture’.

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


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You can see how Penpraze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penpraze family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Penpraze families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Penpraze families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Penpraze's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Penpraze families in 1891.
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What did your Penpraze ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Penpraze. 100% of Penpraze women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 346 census records available for the last name Penpraze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penpraze 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Penpraze. 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 22 military records available for the last name Penpraze. For the veterans among your Penpraze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penpraze lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Penpraze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Penpraze in 1969 was 79, and 83 in 2002.

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