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Penven Family History

Penven Surname 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: Leven, Penner, Penn, Dennen, Pender, Keeven, Engen, Heaven, Bensen

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Where is the Penven family from?

You can see how Penven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penven family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Penven family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Penven's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Penven families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penven surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Penven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penven 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Penven. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Penven. For the veterans among your Penven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penven lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2000, in the United States, Penven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Penven in 1984 was 69, and 44 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penven ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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