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Penalba Family History

Penalba 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: De Alba, Perala, Peralta, Pekala, Penaloza, Penkala, Penna, Palla

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Where is the Penalba family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penalba 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 524 census records available for the last name Penalba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penalba 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Penalba. 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 27 military records available for the last name Penalba. For the veterans among your Penalba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penalba lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Penalba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Penalba in 1973 was 93, and 83 in 2004.

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