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Penzer Family History

Penzer Surname Meaning

From a shortened form of Middle English dispensour ‘one who distributes or administers goods or services; steward treasurer’ (Anglo-Norman French dispenser).

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


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Where is the Penzer family from?

You can see how Penzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penzer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Penzer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Penzer families living in Staffordshire. This was about 49% of all the recorded Penzer's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Penzer families in 1891.
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What did your Penzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Brass Polisher and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Penzer. 100% of Penzer men worked as a Brass Polisher and 94% of Penzer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Brass Polisher
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Winder (cotton Mill
    7%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Penzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penzer 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Penzer. 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 164 military records available for the last name Penzer. For the veterans among your Penzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penzer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Penzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Penzer in 1962 was 59, and 77 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penzer 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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