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Pennisson Family History

Pennisson 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: Pennison, Penniston, Peniston, Denniston, Jennison, Kennison

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Where is the Pennisson family from?

You can see how Pennisson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pennisson family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Pennisson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Pennisson families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Pennisson's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Pennisson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pennisson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Pennisson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pennisson 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Pennisson. 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 9 military records available for the last name Pennisson. For the veterans among your Pennisson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pennisson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Pennisson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Pennisson in 1967 was 89, and 79 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pennisson 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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