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Penharlow Family History

Penharlow 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: Penhollow, Harlow, Sharlow, Perlow, Parlow, Barlow, Harrow, Pearson

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Where is the Penharlow family from?

You can see how Penharlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penharlow family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Penharlow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Penharlow family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Penharlow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Penharlow families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penharlow 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 215 census records available for the last name Penharlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penharlow 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 Penharlow. 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 18 military records available for the last name Penharlow. For the veterans among your Penharlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penharlow lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Penharlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Penharlow in 1968 was 83, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penharlow 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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