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Penkrat Family History

Penkrat 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: Pankratz, Penka, Pengra, Penna, Pinkert, Benkert, Peart, Pera, Penk

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Where is the Penkrat family from?

You can see how Penkrat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penkrat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Penkrat family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Penkrat's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Penkrat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penkrat 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 11 census records available for the last name Penkrat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penkrat 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Penkrat. 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 11 military records available for the last name Penkrat. For the veterans among your Penkrat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penkrat lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Penkrat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Penkrat in 1948 was 52, and 56 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Penkrat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penkrat 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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