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Pensmith Family History

Pensmith Name 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: Nesmith, De Smith, Nessmith, Reinsmith, Smith, Kupersmith, Naismith

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Where is the Pensmith family from?

You can see how Pensmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pensmith family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pensmith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Pensmith families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Pensmith's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Pensmith families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pensmith surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pensmith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pensmith. 50% of Pensmith men worked as a Clerk. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Painter
    50%
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Pensmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pensmith 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Pensmith. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 40 military records available for the last name Pensmith. For the veterans among your Pensmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pensmith lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Pensmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pensmith in 1966 was 69, and 74 in 2002.

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