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Pennybacker Family History

Pennybacker Name 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, Pennebaker, Pannebaker, De Backer, Rennaker, Penner

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Where is the Pennybacker family from?

You can see how Pennybacker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pennybacker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pennybacker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Pennybacker families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Pennybacker's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Pennybacker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pennybacker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pennybacker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pennybacker. 40% of Pennybacker men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Pennybacker women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pennybacker were Plumber and Buyer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Plumber
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    45%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Buyer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pennybacker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pennybacker 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Pennybacker. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 365 military records available for the last name Pennybacker. For the veterans among your Pennybacker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pennybacker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pennybacker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Pennybacker in 1962 was 75, and 72 in 2004.

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