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Pewanick Family History

Pewanick 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: Swanick, Pernick, Penick, Pennick, Bernick, Senick, Peacock, Wernick

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Where is the Pewanick family from?

You can see how Pewanick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pewanick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pewanick family living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pewanick's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Pewanick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pewanick 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 Pewanick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pewanick. 100% of Pewanick men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Pewanick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Pewanick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pewanick 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Pewanick. 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 10 military records available for the last name Pewanick. For the veterans among your Pewanick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pewanick lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Pewanick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pewanick in 1971 was 76, and 51 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pewanick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pewanick 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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