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Penias Family History

Penias 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: Elias, Penna, Panas, Benis, Pena, Petras, Enis, Penza, Perras, Penman

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Where is the Penias family from?

You can see how Penias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penias family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Penias family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Penias's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Penias families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penias 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 23 census records available for the last name Penias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penias 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Penias. 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 Penias. For the veterans among your Penias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penias lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Penias life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Penias in 1970 was 84, and 75 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penias 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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