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Penaligan Family History

Penaligan 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: Pelikan, Pelican, Nelligan, Penaloza, Penniman, Perrigan, Hennigan

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Where is the Penaligan family from?

You can see how Penaligan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penaligan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Penaligan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Penaligan family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Penaligan's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Penaligan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penaligan 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 Penaligan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penaligan 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Penaligan. 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 15 military records available for the last name Penaligan. For the veterans among your Penaligan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penaligan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1988, in the United States, Penaligan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Penaligan in 1965 was 74, and 82 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penaligan 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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