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Penyin Family History

Penyin 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: Pepin, Kenyon, Penn, Penning, Persin, Perlin, Henkin, Genin, Penton

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penyin 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 10 census records available for the last name Penyin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penyin 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 Penyin. 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 5 military records available for the last name Penyin. For the veterans among your Penyin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penyin lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2002, in the United States, Penyin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Penyin in 1999 was 89, and 90 in 2002.

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