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Penrot Family History

Penrot 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: Penrod, Perrot, Perot, Perron, Pero, Peart, Petrov, Petro, Peron

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Where is the Penrot family from?

You can see how Penrot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penrot family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Penrot families living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Penrot's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Penrot families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penrot 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 19 census records available for the last name Penrot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penrot 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Penrot. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Penrot. For the veterans among your Penrot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penrot lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penrot 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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