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Penberg Family History

Penberg 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: Enberg, Renberg, Wenberg, Penner, Seaberg, Heiberg, Helberg, Selberg

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Where is the Penberg family from?

You can see how Penberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Penberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Penberg families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Penberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Penberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penberg 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 66 census records available for the last name Penberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penberg 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Penberg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 52 military records available for the last name Penberg. For the veterans among your Penberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penberg lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Penberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Penberg in 1968 was 78, and 73 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penberg 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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