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Pensinger Family History

Pensinger Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Benzinger a habitational name from Benzingen near Sigmaringen in southern Germany.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pensinger family from?

You can see how Pensinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pensinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Pensinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Pensinger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 56% of all the recorded Pensinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pensinger families in 1840.
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What did your Pensinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pensinger. 21% of Pensinger men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Pensinger women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pensinger were Farm Laborer and Clerk.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Nurse
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pensinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pensinger 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Pensinger. 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 503 military records available for the last name Pensinger. For the veterans among your Pensinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pensinger lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Pensinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pensinger in 1960 was 48, and 70 in 2004.

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