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Della Penta Family History

Della Penta Surname 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: Della Penna, Della Porta, De La Pena, La Penta, De Pena, Delli Santi

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Where is the Della Penta family from?

You can see how Della Penta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Della Penta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Della Penta families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Della Penta's in USA. New York had the highest population of Della Penta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Della Penta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Della Penta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Della Penta 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Della Penta. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Della Penta. For the veterans among your Della Penta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Della Penta lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Della Penta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Della Penta in 1975 was 80, and 88 in 2004.

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