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Penbroke Family History

Penbroke 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: Pembroke, Penrose, Benbrook, Centrone, Penrod, Ventrone, Petrone

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Where is the Penbroke family from?

You can see how Penbroke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penbroke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Penbroke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Penbroke families living in Norfolk. This was about 75% of all the recorded Penbroke's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Penbroke families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Penbroke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penbroke 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Penbroke. 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 16 military records available for the last name Penbroke. For the veterans among your Penbroke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penbroke lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penbroke 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Penbroke

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