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Penline Family History

Penline 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: Henline, Penning, Exline, Penland, Perlin, De Line, Peeling, Penne

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Where is the Penline family from?

You can see how Penline families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penline family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Penline families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Penline families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Penline's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Penline families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penline 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 44 census records available for the last name Penline. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penline 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Penline. 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 8 military records available for the last name Penline. For the veterans among your Penline ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penline lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1987, in the United States, Penline life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Penline in 1985 was 88, and 88 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penline 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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