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Penworth Family History

Penworth 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: Pebworth, Hepworth, Wentworth, Dunworth, Papworth, Keyworth

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Where is the Penworth family from?

You can see how Penworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Penworth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Penworth families living in Lancashire. This was about 94% of all the recorded Penworth's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Penworth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penworth 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 Penworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Penworth. 100% of Penworth 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
    100%

What Penworth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Penworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penworth 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Penworth. 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 26 military records available for the last name Penworth. For the veterans among your Penworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penworth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Penworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Penworth in 1963 was 88, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Penworth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penworth 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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