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La Penna Family History

La Penna Surname Meaning

Italian (also Lapenna): variant of Penna with the addition of the definite article la.

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


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You can see how La Penna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The La Penna family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most La Penna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 La Penna family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded La Penna's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of La Penna families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 339 census records available for the last name La Penna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, La Penna 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 246 immigration records available for the last name La Penna. 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 93 military records available for the last name La Penna. For the veterans among your La Penna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average La Penna lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1992, in the United States, La Penna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for La Penna in 1980 was 70, and 84 in 1992.

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