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Penceal Family History

Penceal 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: Pendell, Percell, Panchal, Wencel, Pennell, Pennel, Pence, Penwell

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Where is the Penceal family from?

You can see how Penceal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penceal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Penceal families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Penceal families living in Quebec. This was about 88% of all the recorded Penceal's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Penceal families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penceal 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 Penceal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Penceal. 100% of Penceal men worked as a Laborer.

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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%

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Penceal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penceal 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Penceal. 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 66 military records available for the last name Penceal. For the veterans among your Penceal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penceal lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Penceal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Penceal in 1967 was 70, and 65 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penceal 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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