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Pencheff Family History

Pencheff 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: Benchoff, Peachey, Benshoff, Mencher, Peschel, Fenchel, Pecher

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Where is the Pencheff family from?

You can see how Pencheff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pencheff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Pencheff families living in Ohio. This was about 45% of all the recorded Pencheff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pencheff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pencheff 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 138 census records available for the last name Pencheff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pencheff 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Pencheff. 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 71 military records available for the last name Pencheff. For the veterans among your Pencheff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pencheff lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Pencheff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Pencheff in 1965 was 48, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pencheff 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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