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Penica Family History

Penica 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: Penick, Penna, Monica, Senick, Pica, Pecina, Pelican, Perich, Pena

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Where is the Penica family from?

You can see how Penica families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penica family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Penica family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Penica's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Penica families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penica 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 82 census records available for the last name Penica. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penica 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Penica. 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 6 military records available for the last name Penica. For the veterans among your Penica ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penica lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Penica life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Penica in 1979 was 70, and 93 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penica 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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