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Pennat Family History

Pennat 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, Penny, Penner, Penn, Tennant, Senna, Menna, Perna, Bernat

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Where is the Pennat family from?

You can see how Pennat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pennat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pennat family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Pennat's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pennat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pennat 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 27 census records available for the last name Pennat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pennat 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Pennat. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pennat. For the veterans among your Pennat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pennat lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pennat 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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