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Peninghatter Family History

Peninghatter 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: Peninger, Weingarten, Pennypacker, Penninger, Van Natter, Pensinger

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Where is the Peninghatter family from?

You can see how Peninghatter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peninghatter family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Peninghatter families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Peninghatter's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Peninghatter families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Peninghatter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peninghatter 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Peninghatter. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Peninghatter. For the veterans among your Peninghatter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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