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Penniston Name Meaning

English (Yorkshire): variant of Peniston .

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


Similar surnames: Kenniston, Peniston, Tennison, Kennison, Benison, Pennison, Bennison

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Where is the Penniston family from?

You can see how Penniston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penniston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Penniston families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 27 Penniston families living in Yorkshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Penniston's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Penniston families in 1891.
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What did your Penniston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Penniston. 100% of Penniston men worked as an Agricultural Worker and 100% of Penniston 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Agricultural Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Penniston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penniston 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Penniston. 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 406 military records available for the last name Penniston. For the veterans among your Penniston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penniston lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Penniston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Penniston in 1955 was 66, and 81 in 2004.

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