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Peniwell Family History

Peniwell 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: Penwell, Pendell, Pennywell, Pennell, Pennewell, Fennell, Jewell

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Where is the Peniwell family from?

You can see how Peniwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peniwell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Peniwell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Peniwell family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Peniwell's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Peniwell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peniwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What Peniwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Peniwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peniwell 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Peniwell. 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 44 military records available for the last name Peniwell. For the veterans among your Peniwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peniwell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1994, in the United States, Peniwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Peniwell in 1961 was 66, and 92 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peniwell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peniwell 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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