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Penhallegan Family History

Penhallegan 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: Halligan, Halleran, Alleman, Eshleman, Hallman, Neuhalfen, Hallen

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Where is the Penhallegan family from?

You can see how Penhallegan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penhallegan family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Penhallegan family living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Penhallegan's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Penhallegan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Penhallegan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penhallegan 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Penhallegan. 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 military records available for the last name Penhallegan. For the veterans among your Penhallegan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penhallegan lifespan?

Average Penhallegan life expectancy in 1966 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penhallegan 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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