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Pensom Family History

Pensom Surname Meaning

From Pensham in Pershore (Worcs), which is recorded as Pedneshamme in 972 and Pensam in the 16th century.

The place-name derives from an Old English personal name *Peden (a derivative of *Peda) + Old English hamm ‘enclosure water meadow’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Pensom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pensom family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pensom families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Pensom families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Pensom's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Pensom families in 1891.
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What did your Pensom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pensom. 50% of Pensom men worked as a Joiner and 84% of Pensom women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pensom were Lorry Driver H W and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Joiner
    50%
  • Lorry Driver H W
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housewife
    17%

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Census Records

There are 872 census records available for the last name Pensom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pensom 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Pensom. 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 54 military records available for the last name Pensom. For the veterans among your Pensom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pensom lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Pensom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pensom in 1974 was 73, and 100 in 2002.

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