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Penfil Family History

Penfil 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: Panfil, Peil, Penfold, Pensyl, Penfield, Pennel, Penix, Pennix

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Where is the Penfil family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penfil 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 Penfil ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Penfil ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Penfil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penfil 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Penfil. 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 9 military records available for the last name Penfil. For the veterans among your Penfil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penfil lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Penfil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Penfil in 1975 was 73, and 89 in 1996.

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