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Penzl Family History

Penzl 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: Penza, Wenzl, Lenz, Peel, Penna, Penny, Penn, Peil, Pell, Punzel

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Penzl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penzl 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Penzl. 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 77 military records available for the last name Penzl. For the veterans among your Penzl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penzl lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1995, in the United States, Penzl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Penzl in 1980 was 83, and 85 in 1995.

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