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Penczer Family History

Penczer 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, Pender, Panzer, Mentzer, Mencer, Mencher, Genzer, Spencer

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Where is the Penczer family from?

You can see how Penczer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penczer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Penczer family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Penczer's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Penczer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penczer 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 10 census records available for the last name Penczer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penczer 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Penczer. 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 4 military records available for the last name Penczer. For the veterans among your Penczer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penczer lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2001, in the United States, Penczer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Penczer in 1992 was 88, and 89 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Penczer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penczer 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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