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Penalosa Family History

Penalosa Surname Meaning

Spanish (Peñalosa): habitational name from a place called Peñalosa in Cordoba province.

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


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Where is the Penalosa family from?

You can see how Penalosa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penalosa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Penalosa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Penalosa families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Penalosa's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Penalosa families in 1880.
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What did your Penalosa ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Jornolero
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Penalosa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penalosa 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 347 immigration records available for the last name Penalosa. 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 69 military records available for the last name Penalosa. For the veterans among your Penalosa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penalosa lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Penalosa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Penalosa in 1964 was 39, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penalosa 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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