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Penaloza Surname Meaning

Spanish (Peñaloza): variant of Peñalosa a habitational name from either of two places in Córdoba or one in Huesca named Peñalosa.

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


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You can see how Penaloza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penaloza family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Penaloza families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Penaloza families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Penaloza's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Penaloza families in 1880.
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Passenger Lists

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There are 128 military records available for the last name Penaloza. For the veterans among your Penaloza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penaloza lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Penaloza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Penaloza in 1951 was 47, and 79 in 2004.

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