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Pensker Family History

Pensker 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: Pinsker, Fenster, Penner, Peiser, Pester, Pender, Peyser, Kensler

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Where is the Pensker family from?

You can see how Pensker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pensker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pensker family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pensker's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Pensker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pensker 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 81 census records available for the last name Pensker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pensker 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Pensker. 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 28 military records available for the last name Pensker. For the veterans among your Pensker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pensker lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Pensker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pensker in 1965 was 82, and 90 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pensker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pensker 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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