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Penypacker Family History

Penypacker 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, Packer, Van Acker, Uebelacker, Anacker, De Backer

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Where is the Penypacker family from?

You can see how Penypacker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penypacker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Penypacker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Penypacker family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Penypacker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Penypacker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penypacker 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 28 census records available for the last name Penypacker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penypacker 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 Penypacker. 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 Penypacker. For the veterans among your Penypacker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penypacker lifespan?

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