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Penafiel Family History

Penafiel Surname Meaning

Spanish (Peñafiel): habitational name from a place called Peñafiel in Valladolid province.

Portuguese: habitational name from a place called Penafiel in Porto district.

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


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What did your Penafiel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Traveling Cranglist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Penafiel. 100% of Penafiel women worked as a Traveling Cranglist.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Traveling Cranglist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Penafiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penafiel 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Penafiel. 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 16 military records available for the last name Penafiel. For the veterans among your Penafiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penafiel lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Penafiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Penafiel in 1980 was 63, and 67 in 2004.

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