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Penzero Family History

Penzero 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: Penner, Pender, Panzer, Pensiero, Genzer, Penders, Pinero, Pelzer

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Where is the Penzero family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penzero 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 Penzero ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Penzero. 58% of Penzero men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Penzero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penzero 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Penzero. 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 24 military records available for the last name Penzero. For the veterans among your Penzero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penzero lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Penzero life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Penzero in 1974 was 43, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penzero 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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