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Pensworth Family History

Pensworth 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: Wentworth, Unsworth, Bedsworth, Pebworth, Ainsworth, Hemsworth

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Where is the Pensworth family from?

You can see how Pensworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pensworth family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pensworth families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 4 Pensworth families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Pensworth's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pensworth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pensworth 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 45 census records available for the last name Pensworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pensworth 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Pensworth. 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 Pensworth. For the veterans among your Pensworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pensworth lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Pensworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pensworth in 1970 was 58, and 51 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pensworth 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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