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Pense Family History

Pense Surname Meaning

German: perhaps a habitational name from a place called Pensau.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Pense families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pense family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pense families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Pense families living in Ontario. This was about 45% of all the recorded Pense's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pense families in 1911.
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What did your Pense ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pense. 50% of Pense men worked as a Labourer.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Pense. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pense 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 418 immigration records available for the last name Pense. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Pense. For the veterans among your Pense ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pense lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Pense life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Pense in 1958 was 31, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pense 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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