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Penilla Family History

Penilla Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from a place called La Penilla in Cantabria.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Penilla family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Penilla. 45% of Penilla 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
    45%
  • Common Laborer
    34%
  • New Worker
    23%

What Penilla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Penilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penilla 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Penilla. 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 36 military records available for the last name Penilla. For the veterans among your Penilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penilla lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Penilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Penilla in 1971 was 77, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penilla 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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