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Pennar Family History

Pennar 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: Penna, Penner, Jenner, Pinner, Venner, Penny, Pear, Penn, Kenner

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Where is the Pennar family from?

You can see how Pennar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pennar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Pennar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Pennar family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Pennar's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Pennar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pennar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pennar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pennar. 60% of Pennar men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Pennar women worked as a Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Pennar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Pennar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pennar 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Pennar. 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 27 military records available for the last name Pennar. For the veterans among your Pennar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pennar lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1998, in the United States, Pennar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pennar in 1977 was 66, and 96 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pennar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pennar 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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