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Penzek Family History

Penzek 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: Pencek, Penner, Petek, Panek, Bezek, Punzel, Pender, Wenzel, Menzel

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Where is the Penzek family from?

You can see how Penzek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penzek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Penzek families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Penzek's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Penzek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penzek 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 71 census records available for the last name Penzek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penzek 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Penzek. 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 7 military records available for the last name Penzek. For the veterans among your Penzek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penzek lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1993, in the United States, Penzek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Penzek in 1967 was 76, and 86 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Penzek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penzek 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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