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Pensiero Family History

Pensiero Surname Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Pensiero literally ‘thinking thought’ or in some cases from a short form of the personal name Buonpensiero ‘good thought’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pensiero family from?

You can see how Pensiero families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pensiero family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pensiero families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Pensiero families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pensiero's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pensiero families in 1920.
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What did your Pensiero ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pensiero. 58% of Pensiero men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Barber
    43%

What Pensiero family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Pensiero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pensiero 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Pensiero. 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 63 military records available for the last name Pensiero. For the veterans among your Pensiero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pensiero lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Pensiero life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Pensiero in 1955 was 60, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pensiero 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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