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Penate Family History

Penate Surname Meaning

Spanish (Peñate): possibly a topographic name from Spanish peña ‘cliff’ + Basque -ate ‘gate ravine’.

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


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Where is the Penate family from?

You can see how Penate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penate family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Penate families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Penate families living in Hampshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Penate's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Penate families in 1891.
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What did your Penate ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Penate. 100% of Penate 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 346 census records available for the last name Penate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penate 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 587 immigration records available for the last name Penate. 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 11 military records available for the last name Penate. For the veterans among your Penate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penate lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Penate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Penate in 1969 was 63, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penate 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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