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Penicka Family History

Penicka 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: Pesicka, Penick, Senick, Pernick, Renick, Penka, Pecka, Pennick, Peck

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Where is the Penicka family from?

You can see how Penicka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penicka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Penicka family living in Illinois. This was about 17% of all the recorded Penicka's in USA. Illinois and 4 other states had the highest population of Penicka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penicka 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 93 census records available for the last name Penicka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penicka 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Penicka. 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 15 military records available for the last name Penicka. For the veterans among your Penicka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penicka lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Penicka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Penicka in 1975 was 90, and 70 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penicka 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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