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Pensick Family History

Pensick 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: Penick, Pennick, Fenwick, Senick, Persico, Henrick, Lennick, Pedrick

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Where is the Pensick family from?

You can see how Pensick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pensick family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pensick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 6 Pensick families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pensick's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Pensick families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pensick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pensick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pensick. 100% of Pensick women worked as a Waitress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Pensick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Pensick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pensick 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Pensick. 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 29 military records available for the last name Pensick. For the veterans among your Pensick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pensick lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Pensick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pensick in 1962 was 72, and 71 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pensick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pensick 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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