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Penniwell Family History

Penniwell Name 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: Pennywell, Pennewell, Bonniwell, Pennell, Penwell, Fennell, Helliwell

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Where is the Penniwell family from?

You can see how Penniwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penniwell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Penniwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Penniwell families living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Penniwell's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Penniwell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penniwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Penniwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Penniwell. 50% of Penniwell men worked as a Painter. .

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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 1940

  • Painter
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 493 census records available for the last name Penniwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penniwell 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Penniwell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 61 military records available for the last name Penniwell. For the veterans among your Penniwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penniwell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Penniwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Penniwell in 1964 was 72, and 94 in 2002.

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