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Penati Family History

Penati 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: Penate, Pena, Benanti, Prenatt, Petti, Ponti, Ponath, Pentz, Penta

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Where is the Penati family from?

You can see how Penati families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penati family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Penati families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Penati families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Penati's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Penati families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penati 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 35 census records available for the last name Penati. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penati 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Penati. 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 2 military records available for the last name Penati. For the veterans among your Penati ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penati lifespan?

Average Penati life expectancy in 1997 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penati 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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