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Peano Family History

Peano 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: Leano, Piano, Pean, Perno, Peno, Plano, Peaco, Pearo, Pan, Pang

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Where is the Peano family from?

You can see how Peano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peano family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Peano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Peano family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Peano's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Peano families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Peano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peano. 100% of Peano women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 419 census records available for the last name Peano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peano 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Peano. 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 62 military records available for the last name Peano. For the veterans among your Peano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peano lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Peano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Peano in 1962 was 70, and 82 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peano 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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