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Penczak Family History

Penczak 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: Penza, Janczak, Tencza, Pelczar, Lonczak, Pencek, Peck, Penna, Peak

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Where is the Penczak family from?

You can see how Penczak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penczak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Penczak families living in Michigan. This was about 37% of all the recorded Penczak's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Penczak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penczak 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 Penczak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Penczak. 25% of Penczak men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Penczak women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Penczak were Belts and At Home.

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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
    25%
  • Molder
    25%
  • Shoe Worker
    17%
  • Belts
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • At Home
    50%

What Penczak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Penczak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penczak 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Penczak. 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 62 military records available for the last name Penczak. For the veterans among your Penczak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penczak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Penczak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Penczak in 1963 was 78, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penczak 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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