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Pelnney Family History

Pelnney Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Penney, Penny, Penner, Delaney, Deloney, Henney, Penne, Pelley

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Where is the Pelnney family from?

You can see how Pelnney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelnney family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pelnney family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelnney's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pelnney families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Pelnney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelnney census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Pelnney. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Pelnney. For the veterans among your Pelnney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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