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Penni Family History

Penni 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, Penn, Penne, Nenni, Jenni, Pennix, Pennie, Dennis

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Where is the Penni family from?

You can see how Penni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penni family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Penni families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Penni family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Penni's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Penni families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penni 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 did your Penni ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Penni. 100% of Penni men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Penni family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Penni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penni 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Penni. 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 53 military records available for the last name Penni. For the veterans among your Penni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penni lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Penni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Penni in 1969 was 91, and 70 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penni 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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