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Pennybaker Family History

Pennybaker 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: Pennebaker, Pennypacker, Pannebaker, Rennaker, Penner, Penninger

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Where is the Pennybaker family from?

You can see how Pennybaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pennybaker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Pennybaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Pennybaker families living in Virginia. This was about 46% of all the recorded Pennybaker's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Pennybaker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pennybaker 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 Pennybaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pennybaker. 50% of Pennybaker men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pennybaker women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Janitor
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Pennybaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pennybaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pennybaker 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Pennybaker. 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 382 military records available for the last name Pennybaker. For the veterans among your Pennybaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pennybaker lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Pennybaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Pennybaker in 1965 was 84, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pennybaker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pennybaker 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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