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Penglass Family History

Penglass 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: English, Glass, Penland, England, Plass, Langlais, Pentland, Douglass

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Where is the Penglass family from?

You can see how Penglass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penglass family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Penglass families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Penglass families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Penglass's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Penglass families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Penglass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penglass 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Penglass. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Penglass. For the veterans among your Penglass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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