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Peneiro Family History

Peneiro 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: Pineiro, Pereira, Pinheiro, Pensiero, Pinero, Pennino, Pentico, Peter

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Where is the Peneiro family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peneiro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Peneiro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Jornalero was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peneiro. 100% of Peneiro men worked as a Jornalero.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Jornalero
    100%

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Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Peneiro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peneiro 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Peneiro. 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 3 military records available for the last name Peneiro. For the veterans among your Peneiro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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