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Pensato Family History

Pensato 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: Penso, Penate, Sensat, Pinto, Penna, Asato, Pelayo, Donato, Sato

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Where is the Pensato family from?

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

In 1940, Sewing was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pensato. 50% of Pensato women worked as a Sewing.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing
    50%
  • Dressmaker
    50%

What Pensato family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Pensato. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pensato 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Pensato. 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 15 military records available for the last name Pensato. For the veterans among your Pensato ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pensato lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Pensato life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pensato in 1965 was 75, and 93 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pensato

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pensato 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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