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Pensk Family History

Pensk 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: Penk, Penso, Pense, Peck, Wenk, Penna, Penny, Penn, Petek, Pink

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Where is the Pensk family from?

You can see how Pensk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pensk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pensk family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pensk's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pensk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pensk 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 33 census records available for the last name Pensk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pensk 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Pensk. 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 2 military records available for the last name Pensk. For the veterans among your Pensk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pensk 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pensk

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