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Penek Family History

Penek 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: Petek, Panek, Penk, Peek, Pesek, Pencek, Peter, Peel, Peck, Wenk

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Where is the Penek family from?

You can see how Penek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Penek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Penek family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Penek's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Penek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penek 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 88 census records available for the last name Penek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penek 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Penek. 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 10 military records available for the last name Penek. For the veterans among your Penek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penek lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Penek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Penek in 1969 was 66, and 54 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penek 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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