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Penelton Family History

Penelton 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: Pendelton, Peniston, Pendleton, Penton, Pelton, Fenelon, Heselton

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Where is the Penelton family from?

You can see how Penelton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penelton family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Penelton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 19 Penelton families living in Ontario. This was about 73% of all the recorded Penelton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Penelton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penelton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Penelton ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Penelton. 78% of Penelton men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Labourer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Penelton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penelton 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Penelton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 129 military records available for the last name Penelton. For the veterans among your Penelton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penelton lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Penelton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Penelton in 1963 was 66, and 91 in 2004.

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