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Penneton Family History

Penneton 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: Panneton, Peniston, Pendleton, Penton, Pennison, Penniston, Kenneson

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Where is the Penneton family from?

You can see how Penneton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penneton family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Penneton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Penneton family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Penneton's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Penneton families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Penneton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penneton 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Penneton. 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 6 military records available for the last name Penneton. For the veterans among your Penneton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penneton lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Penneton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Penneton in 1965 was 83, and 86 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penneton 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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