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Penzes Family History

Penzes 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: Penner, Menzies, Punzel, Pender, Wenzel, Menzel, Panzer, Peres

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Where is the Penzes family from?

You can see how Penzes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penzes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Penzes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Penzes families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Penzes's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Penzes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penzes 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 Penzes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Penzes. 100% of Penzes men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Penzes women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Penzes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 522 census records available for the last name Penzes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penzes 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Penzes. 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 189 military records available for the last name Penzes. For the veterans among your Penzes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penzes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Penzes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Penzes in 1963 was 79, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Penzes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penzes 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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