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Penseyres Family History

Penseyres 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: Penders, Penner, Peiser, Pender, Peyser, Pensyl, Gensemer, Resendes

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Where is the Penseyres family from?

You can see how Penseyres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penseyres family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Penseyres family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Penseyres's in USA. New York had the highest population of Penseyres families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Penseyres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penseyres 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Penseyres. 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 Penseyres. For the veterans among your Penseyres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penseyres lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Penseyres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Penseyres in 1966 was 80, and 79 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penseyres 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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