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Pennecker Family History

Pennecker 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: Renneker, Dannecker, Reinecker, Bernecker, Pennebaker, Hennecke

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pennecker 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 29 census records available for the last name Pennecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pennecker 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Pennecker. 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 Pennecker. For the veterans among your Pennecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pennecker lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1999, in the United States, Pennecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pennecker in 1977 was 67, and 74 in 1999.

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