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Pengrass Family History

Pengrass 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: Pengra, Grass, Penrose, Petras, Perras, Fentress, Engram, Petrash

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Where is the Pengrass family from?

You can see how Pengrass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pengrass family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pengrass families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Pengrass families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pengrass's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pengrass families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pengrass 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 32 census records available for the last name Pengrass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pengrass 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 Pengrass. 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 2 military records available for the last name Pengrass. For the veterans among your Pengrass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pengrass lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1984, in the United States, Pengrass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Pengrass in 1980 was 85, and 65 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pengrass 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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