This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Penessa family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Penessa Family History

Penessa 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: Paonessa, Veness, Ness, Penna, Venezia, Pensyl, Pereira, Peters

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Penessa family from?

You can see how Penessa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penessa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Penessa family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Penessa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Penessa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penessa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Penessa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Penessa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penessa census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Penessa

Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Penessa. 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.

View all Penessa immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Penessa. For the veterans among your Penessa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Penessa military records

You've only scratched the surface of Penessa family history

Discover More

What is the average Penessa lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Penessa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Penessa in 1985 was 67, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Penessa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penessa 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Penessa family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial