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Penike Family History

Penike 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: Benike, Denike, Pike, Denke, Eike, Penk, Punke, Pehlke, Penne, Heike

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Where is the Penike family from?

You can see how Penike families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penike family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Penike families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 4 Penike families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Penike's in USA. New York had the highest population of Penike families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penike 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 20 census records available for the last name Penike. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penike 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Penike. 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 1 military records available for the last name Penike. For the veterans among your Penike ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penike lifespan?

Average Penike life expectancy in 1971 was 29 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penike 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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