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Penjamin Family History

Penjamin 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: Benjamin, Penman, Penniman, Elamin, Germain, Amin, Pepin, Serafin

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Where is the Penjamin family from?

You can see how Penjamin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penjamin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Penjamin family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Penjamin's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Penjamin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penjamin 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 15 census records available for the last name Penjamin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penjamin 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Penjamin. 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 6 military records available for the last name Penjamin. For the veterans among your Penjamin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penjamin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Penjamin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Penjamin in 1960 was 56, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penjamin 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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