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Pencoff Family History

Pencoff 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, Petroff, Perloff, Lenhoff, Benhoff, Penfold, Neuhoff

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Where is the Pencoff family from?

You can see how Pencoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pencoff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pencoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Pencoff family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Pencoff's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Pencoff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pencoff 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 Pencoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pencoff. 100% of Pencoff men worked as a Fisherman.

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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 1921

  • Fisherman
    100%

What Pencoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Pencoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pencoff 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Pencoff. 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 15 military records available for the last name Pencoff. For the veterans among your Pencoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pencoff lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Pencoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Pencoff in 1976 was 31, and 70 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pencoff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pencoff 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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