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Penick Family History

Penick Surname Meaning

English: probably a variant of Pinnock. In some cases also an Americanized form of Croatian and Serbian Penić.

Slovenian Penič (see Penich).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Penick family from?

You can see how Penick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Penick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Penick families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Penick's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Penick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penick 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 Penick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Penick. 29% of Penick men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Penick women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Penick were Farming and Housework.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    10%
  • Maid
    9%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%
  • Housework
    8%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Penick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penick 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 702 immigration records available for the last name Penick. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Penick. For the veterans among your Penick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penick lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Penick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Penick in 1949 was 42, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penick 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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