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Pennard Family History

Pennard 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: Kennard, Vennard, Dennard, Lennard, Rennard, Leonard, Penna, Penner

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Where is the Pennard family from?

You can see how Pennard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pennard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pennard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Pennard families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Pennard's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Pennard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pennard 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 209 census records available for the last name Pennard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pennard 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Pennard. 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 21 military records available for the last name Pennard. For the veterans among your Pennard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pennard lifespan?

Average Pennard life expectancy in 1963 was 57 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pennard 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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