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Pennen Family History

Pennen 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: Penner, Dennen, Penne, Mennen, Hennen, Ennen, Pennel, Penney, Kennen

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Where is the Pennen family from?

You can see how Pennen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pennen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pennen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Pennen family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pennen's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Pennen families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pennen 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 133 census records available for the last name Pennen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pennen 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Pennen. 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 5 military records available for the last name Pennen. For the veterans among your Pennen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pennen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pennen 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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