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Peneski Family History

Peneski 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: Poleski, Lenski, Janeski, Meleski, Peruski, Pinski, Zaleski, Petek

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Where is the Peneski family from?

You can see how Peneski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peneski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Peneski family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Peneski's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Peneski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peneski 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 111 census records available for the last name Peneski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peneski 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 Peneski. 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 42 military records available for the last name Peneski. For the veterans among your Peneski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peneski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Peneski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Peneski in 1963 was 74, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peneski 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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