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Penofsky Family History

Penofsky 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: Yanofsky, Janofsky, Borofsky, Polonsky, Potosky, Polsky, Pelowski

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Where is the Penofsky family from?

You can see how Penofsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penofsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Penofsky family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Penofsky's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Penofsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penofsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Penofsky ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Penofsky ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Penofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penofsky 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Penofsky. 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 11 military records available for the last name Penofsky. For the veterans among your Penofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penofsky lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Penofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Penofsky in 1965 was 45, and 102 in 2004.

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