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Penchert Family History

Penchert 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: Dechert, Elchert, Mencher, Pecher, Eichert, Weichert, Rencher

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Where is the Penchert family from?

You can see how Penchert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penchert family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Penchert families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Penchert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Penchert families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Penchert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penchert 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Penchert. 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 2 military records available for the last name Penchert. For the veterans among your Penchert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penchert lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penchert 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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