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Pensh Family History

Pensh 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: Penso, Pense, Pech, Penna, Penny, Penn, Bench, Sens, Pease, Rensch

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Where is the Pensh family from?

You can see how Pensh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pensh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pensh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Pensh family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pensh's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pensh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pensh 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 29 census records available for the last name Pensh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pensh 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Pensh. 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 4 military records available for the last name Pensh. For the veterans among your Pensh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pensh lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1988, in the United States, Pensh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pensh in 1981 was 79, and 92 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pensh 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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