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Penovich Family History

Penovich 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: Perovich, Perkovich, Petrovich, Popovich, Petkovich, Novich, Povich

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Where is the Penovich family from?

You can see how Penovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penovich family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Penovich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Penovich families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 19% of all the recorded Penovich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Penovich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penovich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Penovich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Redrawer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Penovich. 53% of Penovich men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Penovich women worked as a Redrawer. .

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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
    53%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Labor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Redrawer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 383 census records available for the last name Penovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penovich 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Penovich. 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 178 military records available for the last name Penovich. For the veterans among your Penovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penovich lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Penovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Penovich in 1962 was 73, and 86 in 2003.

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