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Penesa Family History

Penesa 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: Penna, Pineda, Peres, Benes, Pena, Perera, Penso, Penza, Genest, Enea

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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Penesa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penesa 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Penesa. 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 2 military records available for the last name Penesa. For the veterans among your Penesa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penesa lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Penesa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Penesa in 1971 was 55, and 34 in 2001.

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