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Penenger Family History

Penenger 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: Peninger, Penner, Penninger, Pensinger, Weninger, Heninger, Prenger

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penenger 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 20 census records available for the last name Penenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penenger 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 Penenger. 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 military records available for the last name Penenger. For the veterans among your Penenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penenger lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1996, in the United States, Penenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Penenger in 1978 was 81, and 80 in 1996.

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