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Penzel Family History

Penzel 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: Punzel, Wenzel, Menzel, Henzel, Pelzel, Pennel, Denzel, Genzel

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Where is the Penzel family from?

You can see how Penzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penzel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Penzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Penzel families living in Indiana. This was about 44% of all the recorded Penzel's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Penzel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penzel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Penzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Penzel. 20% of Penzel men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Plumber
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Tailor
    20%
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What Penzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 908 census records available for the last name Penzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penzel 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 312 immigration records available for the last name Penzel. 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 302 military records available for the last name Penzel. For the veterans among your Penzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penzel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Penzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Penzel in 1963 was 49, and 87 in 2003.

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