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Early Origins of the Pensis family

The surname Pensis was first found in Ferrara, a city and comune in Emilia-Romagna, northern Italy, capital city of the Province of Ferrara. History dates the city back to 753. It was at war with Venice in 1471. It is a walled city and notable is the Church of S.Cristoforo. In those ancient times only persons of rank, the podesta, clergy, city officials, army officers, artists, landowners were entered into the records. To be recorded at this time was in itself a family honor.

Early History of the Pensis family

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Pensis Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Benzi, Benzo, Benza, Bensi, Penzo, Penza, Pensi, Penso, Benzizni, Benzani, Benzan and many more.

Early Notables of the Pensis family

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United States Pensis migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Pensis Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Gustave Joseph Pensis, who settled in Detroit in 1870


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