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Pennello Family History

Pennello 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: Pennell, Pennella, Fennell, Tennell, Hennelly, Pendell, Pesnell

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Where is the Pennello family from?

You can see how Pennello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pennello family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pennello family living in Arkansas. This was about 11% of all the recorded Pennello's in USA. Arkansas and 7 other states had the highest population of Pennello families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pennello 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 Pennello ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pennello. 34% of Pennello men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pennello women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Chauffeur
    23%
  • Gardener
    23%
  • Pown Press Operator
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Pennello family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Pennello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pennello 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Pennello. 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 52 military records available for the last name Pennello. For the veterans among your Pennello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pennello lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Pennello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pennello in 1966 was 85, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pennello 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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