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Pensher Family History

Pensher 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: Fenster, Penner, Peiser, Pester, Pender, Peyser, Kensler, Deisher

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Where is the Pensher family from?

You can see how Pensher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pensher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pensher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Pensher family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Pensher's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Pensher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pensher 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 39 census records available for the last name Pensher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pensher 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Pensher. 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 1 military records available for the last name Pensher. For the veterans among your Pensher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pensher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1975, in the United States, Pensher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Pensher in 1963 was 74, and 86 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pensher 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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