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Penchar Family History

Penchar 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: Pelchat, Pecha, Mencher, Pecher, Panchal, Rencher, Peacher, Pelcher

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Where is the Penchar family from?

You can see how Penchar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penchar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Penchar families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Penchar family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Penchar's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Penchar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penchar 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 19 census records available for the last name Penchar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penchar 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Penchar. 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 3 military records available for the last name Penchar. For the veterans among your Penchar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penchar lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Penchar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Penchar in 1968 was 50, and 49 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penchar 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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