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Penelas Family History

Penelas 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: Ornelas, Venegas, Pallas, Peel, Penna, Senecal, Perla, Peoples, Pella

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Where is the Penelas family from?

You can see how Penelas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penelas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Penelas family living in Nevada. This was 100% of all the recorded Penelas's in USA. Nevada had the highest population of Penelas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penelas 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 43 census records available for the last name Penelas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penelas 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Penelas. 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 3 military records available for the last name Penelas. For the veterans among your Penelas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penelas lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Penelas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Penelas in 1969 was 82, and 67 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penelas 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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