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Pennan Family History

Pennan 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: Penna, Penman, Kennan, Penny, Penner, Penn, Mannan, Tennant, Senna

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Where is the Pennan family from?

You can see how Pennan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pennan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pennan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Pennan family living in Inverness-shire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pennan's in Scotland. Inverness-shire and 1 other county had the highest population of Pennan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pennan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pennan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pennan. 100% of Pennan men worked as a Carpenter.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Pennan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Pennan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pennan 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Pennan. 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 53 military records available for the last name Pennan. For the veterans among your Pennan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pennan lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1994, in the United States, Pennan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Pennan in 1975 was 76, and 88 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pennan 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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