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Penaloza Name Meaning

Spanish (Peñaloza): variant of Peñalosa a habitational name from either of two places in Córdoba or one in Huesca named Peñalosa.

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


Similar surnames: Peralta, Mendoza, Palma, Pedrosa, Perala, Penalver, Pantoja, Palos

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Where is the Penaloza family from?

You can see how Penaloza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penaloza family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Penaloza families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Penaloza families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Penaloza's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Penaloza families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Penaloza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penaloza 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 679 immigration records available for the last name Penaloza. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 128 military records available for the last name Penaloza. For the veterans among your Penaloza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penaloza lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Penaloza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Penaloza in 1951 was 47, and 79 in 2004.

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