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Penepacker Family History

Penepacker 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: Pennypacker, Uebelacker, Pennebaker, Packer, Necker, Overacker

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Where is the Penepacker family from?

You can see how Penepacker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penepacker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Penepacker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Penepacker families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Penepacker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Penepacker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penepacker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What Penepacker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Penepacker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penepacker 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Penepacker. 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 55 military records available for the last name Penepacker. For the veterans among your Penepacker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penepacker lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Penepacker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Penepacker in 1944 was 44, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Penepacker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penepacker 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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