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Penzig Family History

Penzig 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: Penning, Danzig, Peng, Herzig, Pezzi, Benzie, Penza, Wenig, Ponzio

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Where is the Penzig family from?

You can see how Penzig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penzig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Penzig family living in Idaho. This was about 50% of all the recorded Penzig's in USA. Idaho and 1 other state had the highest population of Penzig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penzig 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 Penzig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Penzig. 100% of Penzig men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Penzig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Penzig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penzig 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Penzig. 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 131 military records available for the last name Penzig. For the veterans among your Penzig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penzig lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Penzig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Penzig in 1964 was 83, and 93 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Penzig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penzig 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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