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Pencke Family History

Pencke 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: Mencke, Pence, Peck, Ponce, Bence, Spence, Denke, Penk, Dence, Punke

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Where is the Pencke family from?

You can see how Pencke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pencke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pencke families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Pencke families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Pencke's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pencke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pencke 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 57 census records available for the last name Pencke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pencke 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Pencke. 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 17 military records available for the last name Pencke. For the veterans among your Pencke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pencke lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1989, in the United States, Pencke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pencke in 1978 was 80, and 97 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pencke 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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