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Penesis Family History

Penesis 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: Meneses, Veness, Dennis, Ness, Preis, Venezia, Pensyl, Peters, Persin

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Where is the Penesis family from?

You can see how Penesis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penesis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Penesis family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Penesis's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Penesis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penesis 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 43 census records available for the last name Penesis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penesis 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Penesis. 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 13 military records available for the last name Penesis. For the veterans among your Penesis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penesis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Penesis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Penesis in 1966 was 81, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penesis 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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