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Pennamen Family History

Pennamen 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, Kennamer, Benjamin, Penna, Penner, Dennen, Venneman, Penne

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Where is the Pennamen family from?

You can see how Pennamen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pennamen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Pennamen families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 6 Pennamen families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pennamen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Pennamen families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pennamen 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 41 census records available for the last name Pennamen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pennamen 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Pennamen. 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 Pennamen. For the veterans among your Pennamen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pennamen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Pennamen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pennamen in 1966 was 64, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pennamen 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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