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Penero Family History

Penero 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: Pinero, Peter, Penner, Pero, Severo, Pender, Petro, Peters, Perro

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Where is the Penero family from?

You can see how Penero families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penero family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Penero families living in California. This was about 22% of all the recorded Penero's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Penero families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penero 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 Penero ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Agricultor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Penero. 50% of Penero men worked as an Agricultor.

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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

  • Agricultor
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Penero family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 375 census records available for the last name Penero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penero 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Penero. 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 19 military records available for the last name Penero. For the veterans among your Penero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penero lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Penero life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Penero in 1976 was 74, and 73 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Penero

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penero 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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