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Pennelli Family History

Pennelli 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: Pennell, Pennella, Fennell, Petrelli, Tennell, Hennelly, Pendell

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Where is the Pennelli family from?

You can see how Pennelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pennelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pennelli families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pennelli's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pennelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pennelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pennelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pennelli. 100% of Pennelli 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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Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Pennelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pennelli 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Pennelli. 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 32 military records available for the last name Pennelli. For the veterans among your Pennelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pennelli lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Pennelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Pennelli in 1969 was 75, and 80 in 2004.

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