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Peana Family History

Peana 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: Penna, Perna, Pena, Piana, Pean, Pan, Pang, Bean, Dean, Papa

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Where is the Peana family from?

You can see how Peana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peana family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Peana families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Peana family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Peana's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Peana families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peana 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 108 census records available for the last name Peana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peana 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Peana. 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 8 military records available for the last name Peana. For the veterans among your Peana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peana lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Peana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Peana in 1973 was 73, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peana 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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