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Pensgen Family History

Pensgen 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: Engen, Bensen, Jensen, Mensen, Hensen, Penson, Pense, Hengen, Jenssen

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Where is the Pensgen family from?

You can see how Pensgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pensgen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pensgen families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pensgen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pensgen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Pensgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pensgen 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Pensgen. 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 16 military records available for the last name Pensgen. For the veterans among your Pensgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pensgen lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Pensgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pensgen in 1977 was 81, and 89 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pensgen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pensgen 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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