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Penko Family History

Penko 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: Perko, Panko, Penk, Benko, Penso, Senko, Renko, Penka, Petko, Peno

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Where is the Penko family from?

You can see how Penko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penko family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Penko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Penko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 30% of all the recorded Penko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Penko families in 1920.
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What did your Penko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundry Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Penko. 43% of Penko men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Penko women worked as a Laundry Worker. .

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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
    43%
  • Machine Operator
    22%
  • Machinist
    22%
  • Molder
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundry Worker
    100%
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What Penko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 597 census records available for the last name Penko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penko 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 437 immigration records available for the last name Penko. 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 270 military records available for the last name Penko. For the veterans among your Penko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penko lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Penko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Penko in 1952 was 46, and 60 in 2004.

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