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Pensar Family History

Pensar 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, Penner, Pear, Peiser, Cesar, Pender, Peyser, Pensyl, Genser

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Where is the Pensar family from?

You can see how Pensar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pensar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pensar family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pensar's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Pensar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pensar 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 41 census records available for the last name Pensar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pensar 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Pensar. 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 2 military records available for the last name Pensar. For the veterans among your Pensar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pensar lifespan?

Average Pensar life expectancy in 1987 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pensar 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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