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Penkart Family History

Penkart 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: Pinkert, Benkert, Peart, Lenart, Pinkard, Denhart, Reckart, Pickart

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Where is the Penkart family from?

You can see how Penkart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penkart family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Penkart family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Penkart's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Penkart families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Penkart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penkart 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Penkart. 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 4 military records available for the last name Penkart. For the veterans among your Penkart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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