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Penneau Family History

Penneau 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, Penner, Penne, Pruneau, Vienneau, Ferneau, Pineau, Reneau

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Where is the Penneau family from?

You can see how Penneau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penneau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Penneau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Penneau families living in South Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Penneau's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Penneau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penneau 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 Penneau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Penneau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penneau 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Penneau. 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 68 military records available for the last name Penneau. For the veterans among your Penneau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penneau lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Penneau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Penneau in 1969 was 71, and 80 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Penneau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penneau 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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