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Penen Family History

Penen 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, Peden, Peter, Peel, Leven, Pepin, Eden, Penna, Penny, Penner

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Where is the Penen family from?

You can see how Penen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Penen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Penen families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Penen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Penen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penen 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 163 census records available for the last name Penen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penen 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Penen. 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 10 military records available for the last name Penen. For the veterans among your Penen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1986, in the United States, Penen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Penen in 1964 was 72, and 86 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penen 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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