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Penaflor Name Meaning

Spanish (Peñaflor): habitational name from any of the places called Peñaflor.

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


Similar surnames: Naylor, Paylor, Penaloza, Penalver, Peavler, Mealor, Pealer, Peagler

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Where is the Penaflor family from?

You can see how Penaflor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penaflor family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Penaflor family living in Arizona. This was about 17% of all the recorded Penaflor's in USA. Arizona and 4 other states had the highest population of Penaflor families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penaflor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Penaflor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Penaflor. 100% of Penaflor men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Penaflor women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 441 census records available for the last name Penaflor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penaflor 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 400 immigration records available for the last name Penaflor. 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 234 military records available for the last name Penaflor. For the veterans among your Penaflor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penaflor lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Penaflor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Penaflor in 1972 was 76, and 76 in 2004.

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