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Pennette Family History

Pennette 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: Bennette, Jennette, Gennette, Bennett, Kennett, Pinette, Bonnette

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Where is the Pennette family from?

You can see how Pennette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pennette family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pennette family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Pennette's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Pennette families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pennette 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 92 census records available for the last name Pennette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pennette 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Pennette. 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 16 military records available for the last name Pennette. For the veterans among your Pennette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pennette lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Pennette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Pennette in 1966 was 80, and 82 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pennette 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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