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Penster Family History

Penster 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: Fenster, Pester, Peaster, Pelster, Plaster, Peter, Easter, Penner

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Where is the Penster family from?

You can see how Penster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penster family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Penster families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Penster families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Penster's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Penster families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penster 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 160 census records available for the last name Penster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penster 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Penster. 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 14 military records available for the last name Penster. For the veterans among your Penster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penster lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penster 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Penster

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