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Pempkowski Family History

Pempkowski 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: Lepkowski, Perkowski, Petrowski, Polakowski, Pienkowski, Senkowski

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Where is the Pempkowski family from?

You can see how Pempkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pempkowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pempkowski family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Pempkowski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pempkowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pempkowski 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 9 census records available for the last name Pempkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pempkowski 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Pempkowski. 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 Pempkowski. For the veterans among your Pempkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pempkowski lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2001, in the United States, Pempkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pempkowski in 1995 was 101, and 71 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pempkowski 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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