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Penyk Family History

Penyk 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: Penk, Peck, Wenk, Penna, Penny, Penn, Petek, Pink, Peak, Panek

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Where is the Penyk family from?

You can see how Penyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penyk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Penyk family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Penyk's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Penyk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penyk 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 41 census records available for the last name Penyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penyk 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Penyk. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Penyk. For the veterans among your Penyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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