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Penkalski Family History

Penkalski 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: Pienkowski, Senkowski, Piekarski, Pankowski, Puchalski, Pakulski

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Where is the Penkalski family from?

You can see how Penkalski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penkalski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Penkalski families living in Wisconsin. This was about 32% of all the recorded Penkalski's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Penkalski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penkalski 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 Penkalski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Penkalski. 100% of Penkalski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Penkalski women worked as a Maid.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Penkalski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 391 census records available for the last name Penkalski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penkalski 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Penkalski. 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 92 military records available for the last name Penkalski. For the veterans among your Penkalski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penkalski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Penkalski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Penkalski in 1963 was 65, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Penkalski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penkalski 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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