Peniska Family History

Peniska 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: Penka, Pliska, Niska, Pesicka, Peska, Penick, Petska, Penna, Pelikan, Peiser

198	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
12	Military Records
3	Immigration Records
772	Census and Voter Lists
237	Member Trees

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Where is the Peniska family from?

You can see how Peniska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peniska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Peniska family living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Peniska's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Peniska families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peniska 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 Record

There are 772 census records available for the last name Peniska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peniska census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Peniska. 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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Military Records

There are 12 military records available for the last name Peniska. For the veterans among your Peniska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peniska lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Peniska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Peniska in 1966 was 65, and 63 in 2002.

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Peniska Surname Meaning

Where is the Peniska family from?

What Peniska family records will you find?

What is the average Peniska lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Peniska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Peniska in 1966 was 65, and 63 in 2002.

Peniska Family History

Peniska Surname Meaning

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What is the average Peniska lifespan?

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Peniska Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Peniska

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Where is the Peniska family from?

What Peniska family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Peniska family history

What is the average Peniska lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Peniska family tree

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