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Penzold Family History

Penzold 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: Penfold, Petzold, Betzold, Penrod, Tenold, Menold, Pendola, Paetzold

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Where is the Penzold family from?

You can see how Penzold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penzold family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Penzold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Penzold families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Penzold's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Penzold families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penzold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Penzold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penzold 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Penzold. 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 218 military records available for the last name Penzold. For the veterans among your Penzold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penzold lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Penzold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Penzold in 1970 was 71, and 75 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penzold 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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