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Peniche Family History

Peniche Surname Meaning

Portuguese: habitational name from a place called Peniche in Leiria district.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Peniche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peniche family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Peniche families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Peniche's in USA. New York had the highest population of Peniche families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 742 census records available for the last name Peniche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peniche 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 538 immigration records available for the last name Peniche. 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 5 military records available for the last name Peniche. For the veterans among your Peniche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peniche lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Peniche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Peniche in 1968 was 60, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peniche 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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