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Pensis Family History

Pensis 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: Dennis, Pensyl, Persin, Benis, Pettis, Kennis, Tennis, Penso, Enis

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Where is the Pensis family from?

You can see how Pensis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pensis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pensis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Pensis families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Pensis's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Pensis families in 1880.
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What did your Pensis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pensis. 60% of Pensis men worked as a Miner and 50% of Pensis women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pensis were New Worker and Student Nurse.

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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

  • Miner
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Student Nurse
    50%

What Pensis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Pensis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pensis 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Pensis. 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 27 military records available for the last name Pensis. For the veterans among your Pensis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pensis lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Pensis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Pensis in 1970 was 44, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pensis 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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