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Penet Family History

Penet 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: Peet, Benet, Genet, Pinet, Peter, Peel, Penna, Penny, Penner, Penn

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Where is the Penet family from?

You can see how Penet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penet family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Penet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Penet families living in Maine. This was about 53% of all the recorded Penet's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Penet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penet 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 331 census records available for the last name Penet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penet 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Penet. 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 29 military records available for the last name Penet. For the veterans among your Penet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penet lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Penet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Penet in 1968 was 86, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penet 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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