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Penchansky Family History

Penchansky 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: Olshansky, Pelczynski, Kuchinsky, Plansky, Polansky, Kochanski

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Where is the Penchansky family from?

You can see how Penchansky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penchansky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Penchansky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Penchansky families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Penchansky's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Penchansky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penchansky 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 Penchansky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Penchansky. 67% of Penchansky men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Penchansky women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    67%
  • Peddler
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Penchansky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Penchansky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penchansky 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Penchansky. 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 37 military records available for the last name Penchansky. For the veterans among your Penchansky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penchansky lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Penchansky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Penchansky in 1965 was 78, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Penchansky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penchansky 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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