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Penniston Family History

Penniston Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire): variant of Peniston.

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


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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 1911 there were 11 Penniston families living in Quebec. This was about 73% of all the recorded Penniston's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Penniston families in 1911.
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What did your Penniston ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Penniston. 100% of Penniston men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    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 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 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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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penniston 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.

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