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Penise Family History

Penise 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: Pense, Denise, Meise, Peiser, Pease, Benis, Penrose, Zeise, Reise

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Where is the Penise family from?

You can see how Penise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penise family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Penise families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Penise families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Penise's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Penise families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penise 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 35 census records available for the last name Penise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penise 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Penise. 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 2 military records available for the last name Penise. For the veterans among your Penise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penise lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1993, in the United States, Penise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Penise in 1981 was 54, and 84 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penise 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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