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Peneff Family History

Peneff 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: Neff, Mcneff, Senff, Peter, Peel, Penna, Penny, Penner, Penn, Petek

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Where is the Peneff family from?

You can see how Peneff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peneff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Peneff families living in Ohio. This was about 55% of all the recorded Peneff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Peneff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peneff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Peneff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peneff. 100% of Peneff 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%

What Peneff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Peneff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peneff 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 651 immigration records available for the last name Peneff. 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 71 military records available for the last name Peneff. For the veterans among your Peneff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peneff lifespan?

Between 1946 and 1997, in the United States, Peneff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Peneff in 1946 was 55, and 89 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peneff 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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