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Penoyer Family History

Penoyer Surname Meaning

Variant of Pennoyer.

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


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Where is the Penoyer family from?

You can see how Penoyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penoyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Penoyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Penoyer families living in New Brunswick. This was about 75% of all the recorded Penoyer's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Penoyer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penoyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Penoyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Penoyer. 24% of Penoyer men worked as a Laborer and 72% of Penoyer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Penoyer were Plumber and Stenographer.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Plumber
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    72%
  • Stenographer
    29%

What Penoyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Penoyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penoyer 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Penoyer. 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 413 military records available for the last name Penoyer. For the veterans among your Penoyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penoyer lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Penoyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Penoyer in 1946 was 62, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Penoyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penoyer 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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