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Penwel Family History

Penwel 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: Pennel, Penwell, Penuel, Engel, Peel, Penner, Mengel, Kenkel, Punzel

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Where is the Penwel family from?

You can see how Penwel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penwel family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Penwel family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Penwel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Penwel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penwel 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 40 census records available for the last name Penwel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penwel 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Penwel. 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 1 military records available for the last name Penwel. For the veterans among your Penwel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penwel lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1999, in the United States, Penwel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Penwel in 1993 was 43, and 90 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penwel 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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