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Pennes Family History

Pennes 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, Penne, Pennel, Penney, Hennes, Ennes, Dennis, Jenner, Pinner

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Where is the Pennes family from?

You can see how Pennes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pennes family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Pennes families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 7 Pennes families living in New Jersey. This was about 44% of all the recorded Pennes's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Pennes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pennes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pennes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pennes. 34% of Pennes men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
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Census Records

There are 429 census records available for the last name Pennes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pennes 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Pennes. 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 51 military records available for the last name Pennes. For the veterans among your Pennes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pennes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Pennes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pennes in 1963 was 56, and 88 in 2000.

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