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Penisten Family History

Penisten 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: Peniston, Keniston, Penniston, Deniston, Leisten, Fenster, Eisen

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Where is the Penisten family from?

You can see how Penisten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penisten family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Penisten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Penisten families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Penisten's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Penisten families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Penisten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penisten 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Penisten. 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 25 military records available for the last name Penisten. For the veterans among your Penisten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penisten lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Penisten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Penisten in 1965 was 78, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penisten 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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