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Penchi Family History

Penchi 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: Pecci, Pech, Bench, Picchi, Pinch, Pesch, Peach, Perch, Pecha, Rench

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Where is the Penchi family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penchi 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 Penchi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Penchi. 100% of Penchi men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Penchi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penchi 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Penchi. 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 20 military records available for the last name Penchi. For the veterans among your Penchi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penchi lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Penchi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Penchi in 1969 was 70, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penchi 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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