Origins of the Penworth surname
About the Penworths
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Interesting facts about Penworth
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Penworth surname. The oldest one dates back to 1861.
Who were Penworths most likely to marry?
Ischs
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Cundlives
Our tell us which families married Penworths.
What are the most common Penworth first names?
John
James
Margaret
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Penworths
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Penworths in 1921
Housekeeper
3
Cotton Operative
2
At Home
1
Boot Shop Assistant
1
Canal Boat Assistant
1
Common male occupations for Penworths in 1921
Coal Miner Hewer
4
Coal Man
3
Cotton Weaver
3
Ag Laborer
1
Agricultural Labourer
1
