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Penu Family History

Penu 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: Penn, Peng, Penk, Pena, Pen, Peru, Peno, Pan, Feng, Pu

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Where is the Penu family from?

You can see how Penu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penu family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Penu families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Penu family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Penu's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Penu families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penu 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 119 census records available for the last name Penu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penu 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Penu. 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 2 military records available for the last name Penu. For the veterans among your Penu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penu lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2002, in the United States, Penu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Penu in 1990 was 35, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penu 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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