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Penette Family History

Penette 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: Pinette, Minette, Frenette, Binette, Benetti, Pelotte, Payette

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Where is the Penette family from?

You can see how Penette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penette family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Penette families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Penette families living in New Hampshire. This was about 77% of all the recorded Penette's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Penette families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penette 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 151 census records available for the last name Penette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penette 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Penette. 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 7 military records available for the last name Penette. For the veterans among your Penette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penette lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1997, in the United States, Penette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Penette in 1982 was 78, and 78 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penette 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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