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Peneira Family History

Peneira 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: Pereira, Perera, Pereida, Pineiro, Neira, Perreira, Pereyra, Texeira

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Where is the Peneira family from?

You can see how Peneira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peneira family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Peneira family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Peneira's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Peneira families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peneira 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 Peneira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peneira 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Peneira. 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 Peneira. For the veterans among your Peneira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peneira lifespan?

Average Peneira life expectancy in 1994 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peneira 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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