Penksa Family History

Penksa 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, Penna, Penk, Pena, Pinks, Jenks, Penso, Pelka, Penza, Pesa

606	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
86	Military Records
141	Immigration Records
334	Census and Voter Lists
413	Member Trees

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Where is the Penksa family from?

You can see how Penksa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penksa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Penksa families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 52% of all the recorded Penksa's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Penksa families in 1920.

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

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What did your Penksa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Penksa.

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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.

Laborer

67%

Building contractor

34%

What Penksa family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 334 census records available for the last name Penksa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penksa 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Penksa. 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 86 military records available for the last name Penksa. For the veterans among your Penksa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penksa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Penksa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Penksa in 1963 was 76, and 72 in 2002.

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Penksa Surname Meaning

Where is the Penksa family from?

What did your Penksa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Penksa.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Laborer

67%

Building contractor

34%

What Penksa family records will you find?

What is the average Penksa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Penksa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Penksa in 1963 was 76, and 72 in 2002.

Penksa Family History

Penksa Surname Meaning

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Penksa Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Penksa

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Where is the Penksa family from?

What did your Penksa ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Penksa family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Penksa family history

What is the average Penksa lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Penksa family tree

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