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Penicook Family History

Penicook 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: Penick, Senick, Peniston, Peacock, Benbrook, Panico, Pernick, Renick

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Where is the Penicook family from?

You can see how Penicook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penicook family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Penicook families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there were 2 Penicook families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Penicook's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Penicook families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Penicook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penicook 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Penicook. 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 Penicook. For the veterans among your Penicook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penicook lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Penicook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Penicook in 1978 was 84, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penicook 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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