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Penefather Family History

Penefather 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: Feather, Panther, Heather, Leather, Oldfather, Genther, Prather

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Where is the Penefather family from?

You can see how Penefather families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penefather family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Penefather families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Penefather family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Penefather's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Penefather families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Penefather. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penefather 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Penefather. 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 Penefather. For the veterans among your Penefather ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penefather lifespan?

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