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Penro Family History

Penro 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: Pero, Petro, Perro, Pedro, Penso, Penrod, Peno, Penry, Pearo, Henry

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Where is the Penro family from?

You can see how Penro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Penro family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Penro's in USA. New York had the highest population of Penro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penro 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 55 census records available for the last name Penro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penro 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Penro. 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 9 military records available for the last name Penro. For the veterans among your Penro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penro lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Penro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Penro in 1980 was 75, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penro 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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