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Penicnak Family History

Penicnak 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: Penick, Penna, Senick, Pecina, Pelican, Pernick, Yedinak, Renick

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Where is the Penicnak family from?

You can see how Penicnak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penicnak family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Penicnak family living in Peeblesshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Penicnak's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Penicnak families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Penicnak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penicnak 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Penicnak. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Penicnak. For the veterans among your Penicnak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penicnak lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Penicnak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Penicnak in 1970 was 60, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penicnak 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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