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Peena Family History

Peena 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, Keena, Peel, Penny, Penn, Perla, Senna, Pella

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Where is the Peena family from?

You can see how Peena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peena family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Peena families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Peena families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Peena's in USA. New York had the highest population of Peena families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peena 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 36 census records available for the last name Peena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peena 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Peena. 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 4 military records available for the last name Peena. For the veterans among your Peena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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