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Pens Family History

Pens 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: Penn, Sens, Peng, Pins, Penk, Pena, Penso, Pen, Pels, Gens

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Where is the Pens family from?

You can see how Pens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pens family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Pens family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Pens's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Pens families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pens 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 Pens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hospital Nurse (sister) was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pens. 100% of Pens women worked as a Hospital Nurse (sister).

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Hospital Nurse (sister)
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pens 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 529 immigration records available for the last name Pens. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Pens. For the veterans among your Pens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pens lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Pens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pens in 1953 was 80, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pens 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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