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Penken Family History

Penken 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: Renken, Henken, Menken, Penner, Penn, Kenkel, Dennen, Pender, Picken

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Where is the Penken family from?

You can see how Penken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penken family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Penken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Penken family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Penken's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Penken families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penken 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 61 census records available for the last name Penken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penken 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Penken. 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 12 military records available for the last name Penken. For the veterans among your Penken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penken lifespan?

Average Penken life expectancy in 1965 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penken 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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