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Penlan Family History

Penlan 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: Penland, Penman, Pelan, Penna, Penn, Perla, Pella, Perman, Belan

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Where is the Penlan family from?

You can see how Penlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penlan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Penlan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Penlan family living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Penlan's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Penlan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penlan 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 145 census records available for the last name Penlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penlan 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Penlan. 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 30 military records available for the last name Penlan. For the veterans among your Penlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penlan lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1992, in the United States, Penlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Penlan in 1985 was 80, and 58 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penlan 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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