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Pennesi Family History

Pennesi 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: Pennisi, Penner, Penne, Jenness, Venneri, Pennell, Henness, Pennel

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Where is the Pennesi family from?

You can see how Pennesi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pennesi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pennesi families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Pennesi's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Pennesi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pennesi 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 Pennesi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pennesi. 60% of Pennesi men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pennesi women worked as a Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Pennesi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Pennesi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pennesi 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Pennesi. 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 71 military records available for the last name Pennesi. For the veterans among your Pennesi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pennesi lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Pennesi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pennesi in 1963 was 70, and 80 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pennesi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pennesi 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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