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Penitsch Family History

Penitsch 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: Benisch, Nitsch, Gentsch, Petsch, Jentsch, Lentsch, Rentsch, Deitsch

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Where is the Penitsch family from?

You can see how Penitsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penitsch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Penitsch family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Penitsch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Penitsch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penitsch 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 6 census records available for the last name Penitsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penitsch 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Penitsch. 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 Penitsch. For the veterans among your Penitsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penitsch lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1998, in the United States, Penitsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Penitsch in 1982 was 77, and 93 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Penitsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penitsch 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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