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Pennacker Family History

Pennacker 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: Pennypacker, Rennaker, Penner, Packer, Van Acker, Steinacker

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Where is the Pennacker family from?

You can see how Pennacker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pennacker family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pennacker families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Pennacker family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pennacker's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Pennacker families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Pennacker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pennacker 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Pennacker. 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 Pennacker. For the veterans among your Pennacker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pennacker lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2002, in the United States, Pennacker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pennacker in 1996 was 86, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pennacker 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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