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Pencak Family History

Pencak 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: Pencek, Peck, Penna, Peak, Penk, Pena, Pelak, Wenck, Penza, Penman

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Where is the Pencak family from?

You can see how Pencak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pencak family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Pencak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Pencak families living in Yorkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Pencak's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Pencak families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pencak 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 Pencak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pencak. 27% of Pencak men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Pencak women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pencak were Carpenter and Typist.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Miner
    22%
  • Assembler
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    25%
  • Office Work
    25%
  • Inspector
    25%
  • Typist
    25%

What Pencak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 656 census records available for the last name Pencak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pencak 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Pencak. 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 243 military records available for the last name Pencak. For the veterans among your Pencak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pencak lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Pencak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pencak in 1958 was 52, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pencak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pencak 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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