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Penkola Family History

Penkola 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: Pendola, Penkala, Penfold, Pesola, Eskola, Pergola, Mendola, Ventola

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Where is the Penkola family from?

You can see how Penkola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penkola family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Penkola family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Penkola's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Penkola families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penkola 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 58 census records available for the last name Penkola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penkola 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Penkola. 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 24 military records available for the last name Penkola. For the veterans among your Penkola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penkola lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Penkola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Penkola in 1971 was 41, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penkola 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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