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Pensanti Family History

Pensanti 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: Benanti, De Santi, Tennant, Penland, Centanni, Li Santi, Pheasant

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Where is the Pensanti family from?

You can see how Pensanti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pensanti family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pensanti family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pensanti's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pensanti families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pensanti 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 Pensanti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bricklayer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pensanti. 100% of Pensanti men worked as a Bricklayer.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    100%

What Pensanti family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Pensanti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pensanti 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Pensanti. 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 15 military records available for the last name Pensanti. For the veterans among your Pensanti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pensanti lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pensanti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pensanti in 1963 was 77, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pensanti

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pensanti 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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