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Penrod Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Benrath or perhaps of its variant Benroth .

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


Similar surnames: Pero, Elrod, Perron, Penfold, Penso, Conrad, Eroh, Herod, Peron

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Where is the Penrod family from?

You can see how Penrod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penrod family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Penrod families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Penrod families living in Northumberland. This was about 53% of all the recorded Penrod's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Penrod families in 1891.
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What did your Penrod ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Penrod. 20% of Penrod men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Penrod women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Penrod were Miner and Housekeeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Miner
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Seamstress
    11%
  • Stenographer
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    6%
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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Penrod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penrod 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 576 immigration records available for the last name Penrod. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Penrod. For the veterans among your Penrod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penrod lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Penrod life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Penrod in 1946 was 50, and 73 in 2004.

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