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Penacha Family History

Penacha Surname 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: Peach, Pecha, Pacha, Yencha, Pech, Penna, Enoch, Bench, Reach, Leach

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Where is the Penacha family from?

You can see how Penacha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penacha family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Penacha families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Penacha's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Penacha families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penacha surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Penacha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penacha 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 immigration records available for the last name Penacha. 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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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Penacha. For the veterans among your Penacha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penacha lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penacha 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Penacha

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