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Penalvert Family History

Penalvert 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: Penalver, Calvert, Pealer, Englert, Palmer, Albert, Beaver, Penner

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penalvert 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 52 census records available for the last name Penalvert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penalvert 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Penalvert. 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 7 military records available for the last name Penalvert. For the veterans among your Penalvert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penalvert lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Penalvert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Penalvert in 1982 was 56, and 76 in 2004.

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