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Penzkofer Family History

Penzkofer 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: Pennoyer, Penoyer, Penner, Pender, Panzer, Penrose, Kelnhofer

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Where is the Penzkofer family from?

You can see how Penzkofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penzkofer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Penzkofer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Penzkofer families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Penzkofer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Penzkofer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penzkofer 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 Penzkofer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Childs Nurse was the top reported job for people in the USA named Penzkofer. 100% of Penzkofer women worked as a Childs Nurse.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Childs Nurse
    100%

What Penzkofer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Penzkofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penzkofer 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Penzkofer. 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 Penzkofer. For the veterans among your Penzkofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penzkofer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Penzkofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Penzkofer in 1970 was 78, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Penzkofer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penzkofer 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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