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Penora Family History

Penora 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: Pecora, Pengra, Penna, Genova, Pecore, Pesola, Nora, Pera, Petra

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Where is the Penora family from?

You can see how Penora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penora family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Penora family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Penora's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Penora families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penora 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 55 census records available for the last name Penora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penora 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Penora. 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 1 military records available for the last name Penora. For the veterans among your Penora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penora lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1996, in the United States, Penora life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Penora in 1977 was 81, and 67 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penora 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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