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Penix Family History

Penix Name Meaning

English: probably a variant of Pinnock .

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


Similar surnames: Pennix, Enix, Penick, Phenix, Pinnix, Selix, Weix, Venis, Phoenix

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Where is the Penix family from?

You can see how Penix families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penix family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Penix families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Penix families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Penix's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Penix families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penix surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Penix ancestors do for a living?

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

There are 95 immigration records available for the last name Penix. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Penix. For the veterans among your Penix ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penix lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Penix life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Penix in 1946 was 58, and 67 in 2004.

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