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Pennenga Family History

Pennenga 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: Mennenga, Ennenga, Penning, Pennella, Pennings, Penna, Penner

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Where is the Pennenga family from?

You can see how Pennenga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pennenga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pennenga families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pennenga's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pennenga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pennenga 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 Pennenga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attendant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pennenga. 100% of Pennenga men worked as an Attendant.

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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

  • Attendant
    100%

What Pennenga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Pennenga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pennenga 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Pennenga. 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 13 military records available for the last name Pennenga. For the veterans among your Pennenga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pennenga lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Pennenga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pennenga in 1963 was 82, and 67 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pennenga

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pennenga 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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