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Penoski Family History

Penoski 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: Ploski, Janoski, Lenski, Pelowski, Peruski, Pelosi, Petroski

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Where is the Penoski family from?

You can see how Penoski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penoski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Penoski families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Penoski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Penoski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penoski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Penoski ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Penoski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penoski 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Penoski. 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 15 military records available for the last name Penoski. For the veterans among your Penoski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penoski lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1988, in the United States, Penoski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Penoski in 1965 was 71, and 85 in 1988.

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