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Penow Family History

Penow 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: Peno, Zeno, Penna, Penny, Pino, Penn, Pero, Seno, Menon, Peng

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Where is the Penow family from?

You can see how Penow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Penow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Penow families living in Wisconsin. This was about 60% of all the recorded Penow's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Penow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penow 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 76 census records available for the last name Penow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penow 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Penow. 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 6 military records available for the last name Penow. For the veterans among your Penow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penow lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penow 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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