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Della Penna Family History

Della Penna Surname Meaning

Italian: nickname from penna ‘feather’.

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


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Where is the Della Penna family from?

You can see how Della Penna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Della Penna family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Della Penna families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Della Penna's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Della Penna families in 1920.
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What did your Della Penna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Della Penna. 50% of Della Penna women worked as a Helper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    50%
  • Wending
    50%

What Della Penna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Della Penna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Della Penna 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Della Penna. 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 83 military records available for the last name Della Penna. For the veterans among your Della Penna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Della Penna lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Della Penna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Della Penna in 1972 was 75, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Della Penna 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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