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Pensome Family History

Pensome 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: Newsome, Ledsome, Penrose, Penso, Penson, Pense, Ransome, Benson

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Where is the Pensome family from?

You can see how Pensome families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pensome family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pensome families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Pensome families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pensome's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Pensome families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pensome 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 Pensome ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pensome. 100% of Pensome women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Pensome family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Pensome. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pensome 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Pensome. 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 12 military records available for the last name Pensome. For the veterans among your Pensome ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pensome lifespan?

Average Pensome life expectancy in 1997 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pensome 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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