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Pennachio Family History

Pennachio Surname Meaning

Altered form of Italian Pennacchio.

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


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Where is the Pennachio family from?

You can see how Pennachio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pennachio family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pennachio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Pennachio family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pennachio's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Pennachio families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pennachio surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pennachio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pennachio. 47% of Pennachio men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Pennachio women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pennachio were New Worker and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Barber
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    43%
  • Dressmaker
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

What Pennachio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 737 census records available for the last name Pennachio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pennachio 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Pennachio. 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 166 military records available for the last name Pennachio. For the veterans among your Pennachio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pennachio lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Pennachio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Pennachio in 1958 was 50, and 82 in 2004.

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