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Penzone Family History

Penzone 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: Penrose, Penton, Penne, Pedone, Pantone, Venzon, Penson, Petrone

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Where is the Penzone family from?

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

In 1940, Truck Driver and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Penzone. 25% of Penzone men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Penzone women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Penzone were Laborer and Spemer.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Plasterer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Spemer
    50%

What Penzone family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Penzone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penzone 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Penzone. 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 33 military records available for the last name Penzone. For the veterans among your Penzone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penzone lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Penzone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Penzone in 1968 was 62, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penzone 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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