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Pener Family History

Pener 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: Peter, Penner, Pender, Peper, Piner, Peer, Tener, Peyer, Wener, Rener

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Where is the Pener family from?

You can see how Pener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pener family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pener families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Pener families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pener's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pener families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pener surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pener ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pener. 32% of Pener men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Coal Loader
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

What Pener family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pener 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Pener. 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 413 military records available for the last name Pener. For the veterans among your Pener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pener lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Pener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pener in 1966 was 82, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pener

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pener 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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