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Penkett Family History

Penkett Surname Meaning

see Penketh.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Penkett family from?

You can see how Penkett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penkett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Penkett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Penkett families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Penkett's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Penkett families in 1891.
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What did your Penkett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Penkett. 100% of Penkett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Penkett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penkett 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Penkett. 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 23 military records available for the last name Penkett. For the veterans among your Penkett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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