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Penive Family History

Penive 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: Deneve, Penne, Henige, Benike, Penate, Pense, Pernice, Peine, Pence

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Where is the Penive family from?

You can see how Penive families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penive family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Penive family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Penive's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Penive families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penive 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 8 census records available for the last name Penive. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penive 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Penive. 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 8 military records available for the last name Penive. For the veterans among your Penive ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penive lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1990, in the United States, Penive life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Penive in 1966 was 71, and 72 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penive 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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