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Penmar Family History

Penmar 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: Penman, Penna, Penner, Pear, Demar, Delmar, Parmar, Perman, Pender

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Where is the Penmar family from?

You can see how Penmar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penmar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Penmar families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Penmar family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Penmar's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Penmar families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penmar 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 28 census records available for the last name Penmar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penmar 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 Penmar. 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 2 military records available for the last name Penmar. For the veterans among your Penmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penmar lifespan?

Average Penmar life expectancy in 1976 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penmar 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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