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Penales Family History

Penales 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: Perales, Pinales, Peoples, Peebles, Banales, Eales, Canales, Pendley

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Where is the Penales family from?

You can see how Penales families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penales family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Penales families living in Texas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Penales's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Penales families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penales 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 75 census records available for the last name Penales. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penales 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Penales. 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 83 military records available for the last name Penales. For the veterans among your Penales ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penales lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Penales life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Penales in 1970 was 67, and 77 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penales 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.

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