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Penkilo Family History

Penkilo 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: Penkala, Pennino, Pentico, Kenkel, Peil, Gentile, Penfold, Perko

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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Penkilo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penkilo 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Penkilo. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Penkilo. For the veterans among your Penkilo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penkilo lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Penkilo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Penkilo in 1968 was 64, and 69 in 2001.

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