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Penkin Family History

Penkin 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: Henkin, Jenkin, Peskin, Perkin, Pepin, Hankin, Penn, Penning, Elkin

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Where is the Penkin family from?

You can see how Penkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penkin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Penkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Penkin family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Penkin's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Penkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penkin 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 170 census records available for the last name Penkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penkin 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Penkin. 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 13 military records available for the last name Penkin. For the veterans among your Penkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penkin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Penkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Penkin in 1967 was 79, and 33 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penkin 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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