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Penree Family History

Penree 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: Petree, Penner, Petre, Debree, Pender, Peres, Penrose, Pere, Perel

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Where is the Penree family from?

You can see how Penree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penree family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Penree families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Penree families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Penree's in USA. New York had the highest population of Penree families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penree 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 255 census records available for the last name Penree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penree 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Penree. 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 25 military records available for the last name Penree. For the veterans among your Penree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penree lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Penree life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Penree in 1968 was 49, and 75 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penree 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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