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Pengal Family History

Pengal 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: Engel, Penna, Mengel, Regal, Hengel, Pensyl, Peng, Mangal, Bengel

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Where is the Pengal family from?

You can see how Pengal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pengal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pengal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Pengal families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Pengal's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Pengal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pengal 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 107 census records available for the last name Pengal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pengal 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Pengal. 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 25 military records available for the last name Pengal. For the veterans among your Pengal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pengal lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Pengal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pengal in 1966 was 75, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pengal 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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