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Pensack Family History

Pensack 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: Lebsack, Bonsack, Pennock, Penick, Pennick, Peck, Sack, Fenwick

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Where is the Pensack family from?

You can see how Pensack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pensack family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pensack family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Pensack's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pensack families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pensack 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 77 census records available for the last name Pensack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pensack 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Pensack. 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 26 military records available for the last name Pensack. For the veterans among your Pensack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pensack lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Pensack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pensack in 1966 was 71, and 70 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pensack 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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