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Penklow Family History

Penklow 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: Peplow, Pankow, Pellow, Perlow, Denslow, Enslow, Renslow, Peglow

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Where is the Penklow family from?

You can see how Penklow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penklow family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Penklow families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Penklow's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Penklow families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Penklow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penklow 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Penklow. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Penklow. For the veterans among your Penklow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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