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Penicke Family History

Penicke 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: Penick, Senick, Pernick, Mencke, Phenicie, Gericke, Renick, Benike

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Where is the Penicke family from?

You can see how Penicke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penicke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Penicke family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Penicke's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Penicke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penicke 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 Penicke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Penicke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penicke 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Penicke. 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 Penicke. For the veterans among your Penicke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penicke lifespan?

Average Penicke life expectancy in 1986 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penicke 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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