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Penaranda Name Meaning

Spanish (Peñaranda): habitational name from any of the places in Burgos and Salamanca named Peñaranda.

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


Similar surnames: Aranda, Penland, Estrada, Parada, Perna, Naranjo, Peralta, Prada

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Where is the Penaranda family from?

You can see how Penaranda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penaranda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Penaranda family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Penaranda's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Penaranda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penaranda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Penaranda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Penaranda. 100% of Penaranda 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 115 census records available for the last name Penaranda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penaranda 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 811 immigration records available for the last name Penaranda. 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 87 military records available for the last name Penaranda. For the veterans among your Penaranda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penaranda lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Penaranda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Penaranda in 1962 was 76, and 80 in 2004.

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