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Penyack Family History

Penyack 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: Pennock, Penick, Pennick, Peck, Fenwick, Penna, Pack, Peak, Senick

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Where is the Penyack family from?

You can see how Penyack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penyack family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Penyack families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Penyack families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Penyack's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Penyack families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Penyack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penyack 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 Penyack. 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 4 military records available for the last name Penyack. For the veterans among your Penyack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penyack lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Penyack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Penyack in 1965 was 75, and 79 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penyack 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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