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Penroe Family History

Penroe 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: Penrose, Penrod, Perron, Pero, Petre, Monroe, Petrov, Petro, Mcenroe

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Where is the Penroe family from?

You can see how Penroe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penroe family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Penroe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Penroe family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Penroe's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Penroe families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penroe 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 135 census records available for the last name Penroe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penroe 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Penroe. 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 15 military records available for the last name Penroe. For the veterans among your Penroe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penroe lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2002, in the United States, Penroe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Penroe in 1993 was 85, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penroe 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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