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Penkas Family History

Penkas 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: Penka, Pinkas, Penna, Panas, Penk, Perkes, Pena, Pinks, Petras, Jenks

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Where is the Penkas family from?

You can see how Penkas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penkas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Penkas family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Penkas's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Penkas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penkas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Penkas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Penkas. 100% of Penkas 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Penkas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penkas 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Penkas. 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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Draft Cards

There are 37 military records available for the last name Penkas. For the veterans among your Penkas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penkas lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Penkas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Penkas in 1969 was 76, and 83 in 2004.

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