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Pennisi Name Meaning

Italian (mainly eastern Sicily): habitational name from Pennisi a district of Acireale in Catania province.

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


Similar surnames: Dennis, Penna, Penne, Penso, Kennis, Enciso, Sinisi, Panning, Pettis

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Where is the Pennisi family from?

You can see how Pennisi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pennisi family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pennisi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Pennisi family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Pennisi's in USA. California had the highest population of Pennisi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pennisi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pennisi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pennisi. 24% of Pennisi men worked as a Barber and 28% of Pennisi women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pennisi were Carpenter and New Worker. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Barber
    24%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    28%
  • Dressmaker
    28%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pennisi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pennisi 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Pennisi. 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 348 military records available for the last name Pennisi. For the veterans among your Pennisi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pennisi lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Pennisi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pennisi in 1955 was 40, and 84 in 2004.

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