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Penca Family History

Penca 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: Penna, Pena, Penza, Penka, Penta, Pence, Peck, Ponce, Pecci, Pech

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Where is the Penca family from?

You can see how Penca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penca family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Penca families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Penca families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Penca's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Penca families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penca surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Penca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Penca. 100% of Penca men worked as an Owner and 100% of Penca women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Owner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Penca family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Penca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penca 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Penca. 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 45 military records available for the last name Penca. For the veterans among your Penca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penca lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Penca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Penca in 1974 was 88, and 65 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Penca

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penca 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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