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Penchoff Family History

Penchoff 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: Benchoff, Benshoff, Lenhoff, Benhoff, Neuhoff, Bischoff, Langhoff

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Where is the Penchoff family from?

You can see how Penchoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penchoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Penchoff families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Penchoff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Penchoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penchoff 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 Penchoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Penchoff. 60% of Penchoff men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Waiter
    40%

What Penchoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Penchoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penchoff 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Penchoff. 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 100 military records available for the last name Penchoff. For the veterans among your Penchoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penchoff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Penchoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Penchoff in 1962 was 85, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penchoff 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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