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Penschow Family History

Penschow 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: Ganschow, Telschow, Henshaw, Rensch, Pesch, Mensch, Perschke, Renshaw

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Where is the Penschow family from?

You can see how Penschow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penschow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Penschow families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Penschow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Penschow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penschow 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 362 census records available for the last name Penschow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penschow 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Penschow. 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 20 military records available for the last name Penschow. For the veterans among your Penschow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penschow lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1995, in the United States, Penschow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Penschow in 1974 was 74, and 93 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penschow 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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