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Pencosky Family History

Pencosky 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: Petrosky, Peacock, Penrose, Potosky, Bernosky, Persky, Pincock

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Where is the Pencosky family from?

You can see how Pencosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pencosky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pencosky family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Pencosky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pencosky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pencosky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Pencosky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Pencosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pencosky 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Pencosky. 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 38 military records available for the last name Pencosky. For the veterans among your Pencosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pencosky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Pencosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pencosky in 1964 was 87, and 71 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pencosky 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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