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Peneyra Family History

Peneyra 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: Pereyra, Pereira, Perera, Pengra, Peter, Penna, Penny, Penner

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Where is the Peneyra family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peneyra. 100% of Peneyra 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 Peneyra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Peneyra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peneyra 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Peneyra. 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 75 military records available for the last name Peneyra. For the veterans among your Peneyra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peneyra lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Peneyra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Peneyra in 1962 was 63, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peneyra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peneyra 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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