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Pennaman Family History

Pennaman 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: Penniman, Venneman, Penman, Henneman, Kinnaman, Hannaman, Benjamin

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Where is the Pennaman family from?

You can see how Pennaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pennaman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Pennaman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Pennaman families living in New Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pennaman's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Pennaman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pennaman 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 170 census records available for the last name Pennaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pennaman 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Pennaman. 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 20 military records available for the last name Pennaman. For the veterans among your Pennaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pennaman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Pennaman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pennaman in 1964 was 50, and 84 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pennaman 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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