Origins of the Peniston surname
About the Penistons
We have a total of 1923 records for people with the last name Peniston.
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Interesting facts about Peniston
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Peniston surname. The oldest one dates back to 1560.
Who were Penistons most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Penistons.
What are the most common Peniston first names?
William
John
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Penistons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Penistons in 1921
Living On Own Means
9
House Keeper
5
Private Means
5
Charwoman
4
Servant
4
Common male occupations for Penistons in 1921
Railway Clerk
7
Spring Knife Cutler
6
Farmer
5
Laborer
5
Carpenter
4
