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Penado Family History

Penado Surname Meaning

Galician: nickname from penado ‘suffering’ or ‘punished’.

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


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Where is the Penado family from?

You can see how Penado families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penado family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Penado families living in Texas. This was about 56% of all the recorded Penado's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Penado families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penado surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Penado ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Penado. 100% of Penado men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Penado. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penado 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Penado. 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 7 military records available for the last name Penado. For the veterans among your Penado ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penado lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Penado life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Penado in 1977 was 75, and 68 in 2000.

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