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Peningar Family History

Peningar 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: Peninger, Penninger, Pensinger, Weninger, Heninger, Reninger, Penna

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Where is the Peningar family from?

You can see how Peningar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peningar family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Peningar families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Peningar's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Peningar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peningar 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 40 census records available for the last name Peningar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peningar 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 Peningar. 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 9 military records available for the last name Peningar. For the veterans among your Peningar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peningar lifespan?

Average Peningar life expectancy in 1971 was 72 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peningar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peningar 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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