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Penstein Family History

Penstein 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: Bernstein, Einstein, Kerstein, Gerstein, Weinstein, Epstein, Ornstein

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Where is the Penstein family from?

You can see how Penstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Penstein families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Penstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Penstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penstein 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 Penstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Penstein. 100% of Penstein men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Penstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Penstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penstein 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Penstein. 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 5 military records available for the last name Penstein. For the veterans among your Penstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penstein lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Penstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Penstein in 1968 was 53, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Penstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penstein 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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