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Penez Family History

Penez 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: Perez, Pentz, Lenz, Peter, Peel, Penna, Penny, Penner, Penn, Petek

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Where is the Penez family from?

You can see how Penez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penez family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Penez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Penez families living in Arizona. This was about 25% of all the recorded Penez's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Penez families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penez surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Penez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Penez. 56% of Penez 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
    56%
  • Fireman
    12%
  • Seaman
    12%
  • Farm Helper
    12%
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Census Records

There are 444 census records available for the last name Penez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penez 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 349 immigration records available for the last name Penez. 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 28 military records available for the last name Penez. For the veterans among your Penez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penez lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1983, in the United States, Penez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Penez in 1966 was 80, and 87 in 1983.

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