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Peninger Family History

Peninger Surname Meaning

German: variant of Penninger. This surname is very rare in Germany.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Peninger family from?

You can see how Peninger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peninger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Peninger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Peninger families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 83% of all the recorded Peninger's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Peninger families in 1911.
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What did your Peninger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peninger. 28% of Peninger men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Peninger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peninger were Carpenter and Bookkeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Bookkeeper
    40%

What Peninger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Peninger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peninger 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Peninger. 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 572 military records available for the last name Peninger. For the veterans among your Peninger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peninger lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Peninger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Peninger in 1940 was 42, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peninger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peninger 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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