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Penneket Family History

Penneket 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, Henneke, Penner, Bennett, Kennett, Penne, Lennert, Rennert

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Where is the Penneket family from?

You can see how Penneket families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penneket family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Penneket family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Penneket's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Penneket families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Penneket. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penneket 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 Penneket. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Penneket. For the veterans among your Penneket ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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