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Penachio Family History

Penachio 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: Pennacchio, Palacio, Ignacio, Peach, Vecchio, Peachey, Recchio

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Where is the Penachio family from?

You can see how Penachio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penachio family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Penachio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Penachio families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Penachio's in USA. New York had the highest population of Penachio families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penachio surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Penachio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Penachio. 39% of Penachio men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Penachio women worked as a Cashier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Penachio were Farmer and New Worker. .

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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

  • Clerk
    39%
  • Barber
    31%
  • Waiter
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%
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Census Records

There are 386 census records available for the last name Penachio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penachio 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Penachio. 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 49 military records available for the last name Penachio. For the veterans among your Penachio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penachio lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Penachio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Penachio in 1960 was 58, and 77 in 2004.

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