This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Pennie family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Pennie Family History

Pennie Surname Meaning

Scottish (Aberdeenshire): variant of English Penny.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Pennie family from?

You can see how Pennie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pennie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pennie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 37 Pennie families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Pennie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pennie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pennie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Pennie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pennie. 38% of Pennie men worked as a Farmer.

View Census Data for Pennie | Data not to scale

*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
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Labourer
    19%

What Pennie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Pennie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pennie census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Pennie

Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Pennie. 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.

View all Pennie immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 655 military records available for the last name Pennie. For the veterans among your Pennie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Pennie military records

You've only scratched the surface of Pennie family history

Discover More

What is the average Pennie lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Pennie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Pennie in 1965 was 61, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pennie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pennie ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Pennie family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial