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Penoso Family History

Penoso 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: Penso, Peloso, Enos, Penrose, Xenos, Panos, Reynoso, Reinoso, Veloso

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Where is the Penoso family from?

You can see how Penoso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penoso family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Penoso families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Penoso family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Penoso's in USA. California had the highest population of Penoso families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penoso 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 74 census records available for the last name Penoso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penoso 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Penoso. 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 46 military records available for the last name Penoso. For the veterans among your Penoso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penoso lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2002, in the United States, Penoso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Penoso in 1942 was 33, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penoso 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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