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Penkson Family History

Penkson 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: Penson, Benson, Person, Peniston, Pinson, Pearson, Denison, Penso

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Where is the Penkson family from?

You can see how Penkson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penkson family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Penkson family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Penkson's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Penkson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penkson 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 40 census records available for the last name Penkson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penkson 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Penkson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Penkson. For the veterans among your Penkson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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