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Penron Family History

Penron 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: Perron, Peron, Penton, Penrod, Penson, Petron, Heron, Benson, Kenyon

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Where is the Penron family from?

You can see how Penron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penron family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Penron families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Penron families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Penron's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Penron families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penron 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 56 census records available for the last name Penron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penron 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Penron. 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 8 military records available for the last name Penron. For the veterans among your Penron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penron lifespan?

Average Penron life expectancy in 1998 was 48 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penron 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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