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Penrith Family History

Penrith Surname Meaning

From Penrith (Cumb), which is recorded as Penred in 1167 and Penreth in 1197.

The place-name probably derives from Brittonic *penn ‘head’ + *rit *rid ‘ford’ (Welsh rhyd).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Penrith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penrith family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Penrith families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Penrith families living in Lancashire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Penrith's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Penrith families in 1891.
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What did your Penrith ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Penrith. 100% of Penrith women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Penrith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penrith 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Penrith. 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 72 military records available for the last name Penrith. For the veterans among your Penrith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penrith lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Penrith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Penrith in 1964 was 77, and 57 in 2003.

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