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Penkith Family History

Penkith 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: Weith, Penning, Fenrich, Kenneth, Hesketh, Petit, Penk, Perich

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Where is the Penkith family from?

You can see how Penkith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penkith family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Penkith families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Penkith's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Penkith families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penkith surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Penkith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penkith 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Penkith. 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 7 military records available for the last name Penkith. For the veterans among your Penkith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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