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Pennessi Family History

Pennessi 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: Fennessy, Hennessy, Jenness, Pennisi, Henness, Penner, Tennessen

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Pennessi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pennessi 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Pennessi. 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 Pennessi. For the veterans among your Pennessi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pennessi lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1994, in the United States, Pennessi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Pennessi in 1984 was 53, and 84 in 1994.

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