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Penkins Family History

Penkins 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: Jenkins, Perkins, Denkins, Pinkins, Penning, Henkin, Jenkin, Peskin

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Where is the Penkins family from?

You can see how Penkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Penkins families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Penkins families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Penkins's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Penkins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penkins 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 did your Penkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Penkins. 87% of Penkins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Unpd Domestic Duties
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Penkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penkins 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Penkins. 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 120 military records available for the last name Penkins. For the veterans among your Penkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penkins lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1989, in the United States, Penkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Penkins in 1966 was 74, and 47 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Penkins

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penkins 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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