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Pecenak Family History

Pecenak Surname 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: Pecina, Zelenak, Peck, Penna, Petek, Peak, Melena, Perna, Penk, Cenac

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pecenak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Pecenak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pecenak 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 Pecenak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Pecenak. For the veterans among your Pecenak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pecenak lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Pecenak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Pecenak in 1959 was 60, and 43 in 2003.

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