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Penaherrera Family History

Penaherrera Surname Meaning

Hispanic (Ecuador; Peñaherrera): habitational name from a place called Peñaherrera in Imbabura province.

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


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You can see how Penaherrera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penaherrera family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Penaherrera family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Penaherrera's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Penaherrera families in 1920.
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There are 6 census records available for the last name Penaherrera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penaherrera census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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What is the average Penaherrera lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Penaherrera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Penaherrera in 1974 was 65, and 55 in 2002.

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