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Pencek Family History

Pencek Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Penczek: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pencek family from?

You can see how Pencek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pencek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Pencek families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 32% of all the recorded Pencek's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pencek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pencek 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 Pencek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pencek. 42% of Pencek men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Pencek women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pencek were New Worker and Housework.

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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
    42%
  • Machine Operator
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    25%
  • Servant
    25%
  • Machine Operator
    25%
  • Housework
    25%

What Pencek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 484 census records available for the last name Pencek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pencek 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Pencek. 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 199 military records available for the last name Pencek. For the veterans among your Pencek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pencek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pencek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pencek in 1963 was 47, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pencek 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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