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Penkert Family History

Penkert 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, Peikert, Penner, Pender, Beckert, Heckert, Dankert

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Where is the Penkert family from?

You can see how Penkert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penkert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Penkert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Penkert families living in Lancashire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Penkert's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Penkert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penkert 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 Penkert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Penkert. 31% of Penkert men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Penkert women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Penkert were Carpenter and Seamstress.

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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
    31%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Janitor
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Seamstress
    40%

What Penkert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 853 census records available for the last name Penkert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penkert 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Penkert. 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 349 military records available for the last name Penkert. For the veterans among your Penkert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penkert lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Penkert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Penkert in 1962 was 55, and 59 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penkert 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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