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Pacenka Family History

Pacenka 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: Pacek, Pacyna, Pacana, Penka, Pacella, Piacenza, Pavelka, Penna, Pack

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Where is the Pacenka family from?

You can see how Pacenka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pacenka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pacenka family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pacenka's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pacenka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pacenka 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 63 census records available for the last name Pacenka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pacenka 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Pacenka. 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 19 military records available for the last name Pacenka. For the veterans among your Pacenka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pacenka lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Pacenka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pacenka in 1967 was 77, and 90 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pacenka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pacenka 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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