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Pencola Family History

Pencola 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: Pendola, Penfold, Pesola, Pergola, Mendola, Ventola, Pecora, Peltola

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Where is the Pencola family from?

You can see how Pencola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pencola family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pencola family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pencola's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Pencola families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pencola 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 Pencola ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Pencola family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Pencola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pencola 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Pencola. 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 47 military records available for the last name Pencola. For the veterans among your Pencola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pencola lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Pencola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pencola in 1969 was 73, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pencola

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pencola 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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