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Penafeather Family History

Penafeather 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: Feather, Meriweather, Pendexter, Benavente, Fairweather, Permenter

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Where is the Penafeather family from?

You can see how Penafeather families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penafeather family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Penafeather family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Penafeather's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Penafeather families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Penafeather. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penafeather 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Penafeather. 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 Penafeather. For the veterans among your Penafeather ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penafeather lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Penafeather life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Penafeather in 1972 was 89, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penafeather 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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