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Penefield Family History

Penefield 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: Benefield, Penfield, Kenfield, Enfield, Benefiel, Shenefield

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Where is the Penefield family from?

You can see how Penefield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penefield family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Penefield families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Penefield family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Penefield's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Penefield families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penefield 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 31 census records available for the last name Penefield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penefield 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Penefield. 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 6 military records available for the last name Penefield. For the veterans among your Penefield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penefield lifespan?

Average Penefield life expectancy in 1973 was 57 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penefield 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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