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Penkerson Family History

Penkerson 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: Enderson, Peterson, Pinkerton, Henderson, Enerson, Fenderson, Peerson

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Where is the Penkerson family from?

You can see how Penkerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penkerson family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Penkerson family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Penkerson's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Penkerson families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Penkerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penkerson 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Penkerson. 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 military records available for the last name Penkerson. For the veterans among your Penkerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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