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Penzine Family History

Penzine 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, Benzie, Penne, Henline, Denzin, Pettine, Peine, Lenzini

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Where is the Penzine family from?

You can see how Penzine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penzine family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Penzine family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Penzine's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Penzine families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penzine 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 31 census records available for the last name Penzine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penzine 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 Penzine. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Penzine. For the veterans among your Penzine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penzine lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1993, in the United States, Penzine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Penzine in 1987 was 78, and 82 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Penzine

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penzine 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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