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Penha Family History

Penha 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, Pena, Pecha, Penza, Penka, Penta, Pech, Penny, Penn, Perla

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Where is the Penha family from?

You can see how Penha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penha family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Penha families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Penha's in USA. New York had the highest population of Penha families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penha surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Penha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Penha. 100% of Penha men worked as a Laborer. .

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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%
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Penha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penha 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 842 immigration records available for the last name Penha. 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 34 military records available for the last name Penha. For the veterans among your Penha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penha lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Penha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Penha in 1965 was 75, and 84 in 2004.

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