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Penrich Family History

Penrich 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: Fenrich, Perich, Genrich, Petrich, Wenrich, Henrich, Heinrich

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Where is the Penrich family from?

You can see how Penrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penrich family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Penrich families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Penrich family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Penrich's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Penrich families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Penrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penrich 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Penrich. 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 9 military records available for the last name Penrich. For the veterans among your Penrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penrich lifespan?

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