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Penuell Family History

Penuell 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: Pendell, Pennell, Penwell, Penuel, Fennell, Hensell, Tennell, Pesnell

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Where is the Penuell family from?

You can see how Penuell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penuell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Penuell family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Penuell's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Penuell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penuell 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 53 census records available for the last name Penuell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penuell 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Penuell. 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 17 military records available for the last name Penuell. For the veterans among your Penuell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penuell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Penuell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Penuell in 1968 was 73, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penuell 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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