Origins of the Penness surname

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    In 1921, most Pennesses lived in east-midlands

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    What are the most common Penness first names?

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    Eliza

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    Common jobs for Pennesses

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Pennesses in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    2

    House Keeper

    2

    Boot And Shoe Closer

    1

    Cook Domestic

    1

    Cook Domestic Servant

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Pennesses in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    3

    Clerk

    3

    Carpenter

    2

    Heel Making

    2

    Boot Trade

    1

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