Origins of the Penhall surname
About the Penhalls
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Interesting facts about Penhall
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What are the most common Penhall first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Penhalls
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Penhalls in 1921
Dressmaker
11
Cotton Weaver
6
Domestic Servant
5
Dress Maker
5
Living On Her Own Means
5
Commmon male occupations for Penhalls in 1921
Copper Miner
22
Miner
12
Carpenter
10
Stone Mason
9
Carrier
6
