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Penchalk Family History

Penchalk 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: Panchal, Schalk, Demchak, Chalk, Rennhack, Pelchat, Pecha, Peschel

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Where is the Penchalk family from?

You can see how Penchalk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penchalk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Penchalk family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Penchalk's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Penchalk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penchalk 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 18 census records available for the last name Penchalk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penchalk 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Penchalk. 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 3 military records available for the last name Penchalk. For the veterans among your Penchalk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penchalk lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Penchalk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Penchalk in 1969 was 56, and 89 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penchalk 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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