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Pencile Family History

Pencile 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: Gentile, Vencill, Pertile, Pence, Pennie, Percle, Ponce, Pecci, Bence

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Where is the Pencile family from?

You can see how Pencile families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pencile family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pencile families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Pencile families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Pencile's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Pencile families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Pencile. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pencile 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Pencile. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Pencile. For the veterans among your Pencile ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pencile lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Pencile life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pencile in 1955 was 38, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pencile ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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