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Penaska Family History

Penaska 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: Penka, Peska, Petska, Praska, Laska, Paske, Penna, Kraska, Peak

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Penaska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penaska 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Penaska. 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 Penaska. For the veterans among your Penaska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penaska lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Penaska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Penaska in 1971 was 87, and 83 in 1995.

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