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Penabaker Family History

Penabaker 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: Pennebaker, Wanamaker, Pannebaker, Menaker, Penalver, Renaker

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Where is the Penabaker family from?

You can see how Penabaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penabaker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Penabaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Penabaker family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Penabaker's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Penabaker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penabaker 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 87 census records available for the last name Penabaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penabaker 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Penabaker. 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 10 military records available for the last name Penabaker. For the veterans among your Penabaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penabaker lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1996, in the United States, Penabaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Penabaker in 1986 was 84, and 95 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penabaker 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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