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Penzato Family History

Penzato 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: Penza, Penate, Pezzuto, Pezzano, Pinto, Penna, Pelayo, Donato, Pilato

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Where is the Penzato family from?

You can see how Penzato families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penzato family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Penzato family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Penzato's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Penzato families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penzato 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 Penzato ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cigar Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Penzato. 100% of Penzato men worked as a Cigar Maker.

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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

  • Cigar Maker
    100%

What Penzato family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Penzato. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penzato 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Penzato. 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 31 military records available for the last name Penzato. For the veterans among your Penzato ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penzato lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Penzato life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Penzato in 1968 was 79, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penzato 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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