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Penlon Family History

Penlon 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: Fenlon, Penton, Penson, Pelon, Benson, Kenyon, Fenton, Penn, Denton

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Where is the Penlon family from?

You can see how Penlon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penlon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Penlon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Penlon family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Penlon's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Penlon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Penlon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penlon 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Penlon. 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 24 military records available for the last name Penlon. For the veterans among your Penlon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penlon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Penlon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Penlon in 1966 was 68, and 61 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penlon 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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