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Peni Family History

Peni 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: Penn, Pepi, Pei, Peng, Penk, Peri, Pena, Beni, Deni, Pen

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Where is the Peni family from?

You can see how Peni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peni family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Peni families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Peni families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Peni's in USA. New York had the highest population of Peni families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peni 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 Peni ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 733 census records available for the last name Peni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peni 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Peni. 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 54 military records available for the last name Peni. For the veterans among your Peni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peni lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1999, in the United States, Peni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Peni in 1977 was 69, and 85 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peni

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peni 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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