This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Pensam family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Pensam Family History

Pensam 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: Penna, Pensyl, Pena, Denham, Perham, Penso, Penza, Penman, Pelham

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Pensam family from?

You can see how Pensam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pensam family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Pensam families living in London. This was about 70% of all the recorded Pensam's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pensam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pensam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Pensam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Pensam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pensam census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Pensam

Passenger Lists

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Pensam. 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.

View all Pensam immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Pensam. For the veterans among your Pensam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Pensam military records

You've only scratched the surface of Pensam family history

Discover More

What is the average Pensam lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pensam 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pensam

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Pensam family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial