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Pensak Family History

Pensak 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: Penna, Peak, Pensyl, Penk, Pena, Penso, Mensik, Pelak, Penza, Penman

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Where is the Pensak family from?

You can see how Pensak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pensak family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Pensak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Pensak families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Pensak's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Pensak families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pensak 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 Pensak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pensak. 37% of Pensak men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Pensak women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pensak were Clerk and Bookkeeper.

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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
    37%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Lawyer
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    67%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%

What Pensak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 612 census records available for the last name Pensak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pensak 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Pensak. 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 244 military records available for the last name Pensak. For the veterans among your Pensak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pensak lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Pensak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Pensak in 1960 was 43, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pensak 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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