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Penchenski Family History

Penchenski Name 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: Pelczynski, Palczewski, Palczynski, Plucinski, Pacholski, Pniewski

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Penchenski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penchenski 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Penchenski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Penchenski. For the veterans among your Penchenski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penchenski lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1999, in the United States, Penchenski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Penchenski in 1985 was 80, and 86 in 1999.

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