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Pennink Family History

Pennink 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: Penning, Bennink, Pennino, Pennick, Henning, Kenning, Venning

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Where is the Pennink family from?

You can see how Pennink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pennink family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pennink family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Pennink's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Pennink families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pennink 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 Pennink ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pennink. 100% of Pennink women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Pennink family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Pennink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pennink 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Pennink. 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 3 military records available for the last name Pennink. For the veterans among your Pennink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pennink lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1988, in the United States, Pennink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pennink in 1980 was 45, and 56 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pennink

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pennink 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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