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Pevenstein Family History

Pevenstein 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: Levenstein, Degenstein, Bernstein, Einstein, Feuerstein, Lowenstein

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Where is the Pevenstein family from?

You can see how Pevenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pevenstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pevenstein family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pevenstein's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Pevenstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pevenstein 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 7 census records available for the last name Pevenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pevenstein 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Pevenstein. 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 5 military records available for the last name Pevenstein. For the veterans among your Pevenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pevenstein lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Pevenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pevenstein in 1975 was 71, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pevenstein 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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