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Pecenka Family History

Pecenka 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: Zelenka, Pecina, Penka, Peterka, Pecka, Peck, Penna, Petek, Melena

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Where is the Pecenka family from?

You can see how Pecenka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pecenka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pecenka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Pecenka families living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pecenka's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Pecenka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pecenka 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 Pecenka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pecenka. 50% of Pecenka men worked as a Farming and 100% of Pecenka women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farming
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Pecenka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 629 census records available for the last name Pecenka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pecenka 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Pecenka. 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 116 military records available for the last name Pecenka. For the veterans among your Pecenka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pecenka lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Pecenka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Pecenka in 1969 was 41, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pecenka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pecenka 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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