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Pennix Family History

Pennix Surname Meaning

English: probably a variant of Pinnock.

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


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Where is the Pennix family from?

You can see how Pennix families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pennix family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Pennix families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Pennix families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Pennix's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pennix families in 1880.
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What did your Pennix ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pennix. 50% of Pennix men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Pennix women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pennix were Farming and Maid.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    43%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pennix. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pennix 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Pennix. 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 289 military records available for the last name Pennix. For the veterans among your Pennix ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pennix lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pennix life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pennix in 1962 was 23, and 75 in 2004.

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