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Penkova Family History

Penkova 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: Genova, Penka, Pendola, Penkala, Penna, Penfold, Perko, Pesola

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Where is the Penkova family from?

You can see how Penkova families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penkova family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Penkova families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Penkova's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Penkova families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penkova 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 29 census records available for the last name Penkova. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penkova 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Penkova. 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 9 military records available for the last name Penkova. For the veterans among your Penkova ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penkova lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Penkova life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Penkova in 1965 was 67, and 65 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penkova 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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