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Pennault Family History

Pennault 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: Denault, Henault, Deneault, Renault, Chennault, Perrault, Perault

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Where is the Pennault family from?

You can see how Pennault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pennault family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pennault families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pennault's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Pennault families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Pennault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pennault 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Pennault. 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 2 military records available for the last name Pennault. For the veterans among your Pennault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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