Peniston Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Peniston Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Peniston family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 16
Coal Miner 4
Servant 3
Farm Labourer 3
Farmer's Son 2
Labourer 2
Agricultural Labourer 2
Cordwainer 2
At School Daily 2
Basket Maker 2
Hemp Ball Winder 2
House Servant 2
Retired Cloth Drawer 2
Retired Cloth Drawer Wife 2
Shirt Maker 2
Attorney's Clerk 1
County Surveyor 1
Dress Maker 1
Land Surveyor's Pupil 1
Scholar At Home 1
Broom Maker 1
Butcher Master 1
Cabinet Maker 1
Clothier 1
Clothier & Out Fitter 1

Peniston Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Peniston 100% 1,245
2 Penniston 89% 672
3 Penistone 89% 655
4 Penstone 75% 330
5 Penston 88% 316
6 Penistan 88% 264

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The surname Peniston is the most popular version of all its varients

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