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Penicuik Family History

Penicuik 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, Paniccia, Phenicie, Renick, Psencik, Pennick

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Where is the Penicuik family from?

You can see how Penicuik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penicuik family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Penicuik families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Penicuik families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Penicuik's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Penicuik families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penicuik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Penicuik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penicuik 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Penicuik. 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 2 military records available for the last name Penicuik. For the veterans among your Penicuik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penicuik lifespan?

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