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Penat Family History

Penat 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: Pena, Penate, Peat, Donat, Penna, Penny, Pear, Penn, Pilat, Peak

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Where is the Penat family from?

You can see how Penat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penat family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Penat families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Penat family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Penat's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Penat families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Penat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penat 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Penat. 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 21 military records available for the last name Penat. For the veterans among your Penat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penat lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Penat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Penat in 1969 was 65, and 80 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penat ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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