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Pennline Family History

Pennline 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: Penning, Henline, Pennino, Pennie, Henning, Exline, Penland, Kenning

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Where is the Pennline family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pennline surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pennline ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carrying Boy was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pennline. 50% of Pennline men worked as a Carrying Boy. .

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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

  • Carrying Boy
    50%
  • Presser
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Pennline. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pennline 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 Pennline. 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 24 military records available for the last name Pennline. For the veterans among your Pennline ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pennline lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Pennline life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pennline in 1966 was 76, and 82 in 1996.

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