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Penkala Family History

Penkala Surname Meaning

Polish (also Penkała): variant of Pękala and Pękała (see Pekala).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Penkala family from?

You can see how Penkala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penkala family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Penkala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Penkala families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Penkala's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Penkala families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penkala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Penkala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Assembler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Penkala. 59% of Penkala men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Penkala women worked as an Assembler. Some less common occupations for Americans named Penkala were Loom Fixer and Trimmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    59%
  • Machine Operator
    18%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Loom Fixer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    37%
  • Clerk
    28%
  • Weaver
    19%
  • Trimmer
    19%

What Penkala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 808 census records available for the last name Penkala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penkala 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Penkala. 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 269 military records available for the last name Penkala. For the veterans among your Penkala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penkala lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Penkala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Penkala in 1955 was 51, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penkala 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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