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Penesky Family History

Penesky 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: Selesky, Persky, Pinsky, Konesky, Penny, Petek, Panek, Poleski

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Where is the Penesky family from?

You can see how Penesky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penesky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Penesky family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Penesky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Penesky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penesky 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 26 census records available for the last name Penesky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penesky 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Penesky. 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 5 military records available for the last name Penesky. For the veterans among your Penesky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penesky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1986, in the United States, Penesky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Penesky in 1964 was 57, and 54 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penesky 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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