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Penuel Family History

Penuel Surname Meaning

English: variant of Penwell.

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


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Where is the Penuel family from?

You can see how Penuel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penuel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Penuel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Penuel families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Penuel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Penuel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penuel 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 Penuel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Penuel. 20% of Penuel men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Penuel women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Penuel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Penuel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penuel 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Penuel. 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 548 military records available for the last name Penuel. For the veterans among your Penuel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penuel lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Penuel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Penuel in 1947 was 39, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Penuel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penuel 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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