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Penl Family History

Penl 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: Peel, Penn, Peil, Pell, Peng, Pehl, Perl, Penk, Pena, Pen

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Where is the Penl family from?

You can see how Penl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Penl families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Penl family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Penl's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Penl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penl 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 143 census records available for the last name Penl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penl 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Penl. 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 22 military records available for the last name Penl. For the veterans among your Penl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penl lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Penl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Penl in 1965 was 60, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penl 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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