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Penevolpe Family History

Penevolpe 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: Penfold, Neville, Deneve, Volpe, Penrose, Debevoise, Enevoldsen

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Where is the Penevolpe family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penevolpe 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 Penevolpe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sewing was the top reported job for people in the USA named Penevolpe. 100% of Penevolpe women worked as a Sewing. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing
    100%
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Penevolpe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penevolpe 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Penevolpe. 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 1 military records available for the last name Penevolpe. For the veterans among your Penevolpe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penevolpe lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Penevolpe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Penevolpe in 1983 was 73, and 67 in 2004.

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