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Penzey Family History

Penzey 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: Penley, Penney, Henley, Penny, Penner, Punzel, Pender, Wenzel, Tenley

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Where is the Penzey family from?

You can see how Penzey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penzey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Penzey family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Penzey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Penzey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penzey 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 21 census records available for the last name Penzey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penzey 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Penzey. 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 3 military records available for the last name Penzey. For the veterans among your Penzey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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