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Pennegar Family History

Pennegar Name 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: Penner, Pinegar, Renegar, Henegar, Hennigar, Hennegan, Jenner, Pinner

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Where is the Pennegar family from?

You can see how Pennegar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pennegar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pennegar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Pennegar families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 59% of all the recorded Pennegar's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pennegar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pennegar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pennegar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pennegar. 100% of Pennegar women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Pennegar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Pennegar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pennegar 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Pennegar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 43 military records available for the last name Pennegar. For the veterans among your Pennegar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pennegar lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Pennegar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Pennegar in 1966 was 73, and 80 in 2002.

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