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Peneno Family History

Peneno 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: Penna, Penny, Penn, Centeno, Cedeno, Pinedo, Penso, Penne, Peveto

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Where is the Peneno family from?

You can see how Peneno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peneno family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Peneno family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Peneno's in USA. New York had the highest population of Peneno families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peneno 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 Peneno ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peneno. 60% of Peneno men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Peneno family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Peneno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peneno 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Peneno. 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 17 military records available for the last name Peneno. For the veterans among your Peneno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peneno lifespan?

Between 1948 and 1997, in the United States, Peneno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Peneno in 1948 was 51, and 84 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peneno 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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