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Peina Family History

Peina Name 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, Pecina, Perna, Reina, Pina, Pena, Pesina, Peine, Pepin, Paine

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Where is the Peina family from?

You can see how Peina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peina family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Peina families living in Arizona. This was about 43% of all the recorded Peina's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Peina families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peina surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Peina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Jornalero was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peina. 50% of Peina men worked as a Jornalero. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Jornalero
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Peina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peina 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Peina. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Peina. For the veterans among your Peina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peina lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Peina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Peina in 1968 was 21, and 64 in 2002.

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