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Peinado Surname Meaning

Spanish: from peinado ‘combed’ (past participle of peinar ‘to comb’) hence a nickname for a well-groomed person or for someone with naturally smooth rather than curly hair.

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


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You can see how Peinado families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peinado family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Peinado families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Peinado families living in California. This was about 17% of all the recorded Peinado's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Peinado families in 1920.
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There are 767 census records available for the last name Peinado. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peinado 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 845 immigration records available for the last name Peinado. 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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There are 92 military records available for the last name Peinado. For the veterans among your Peinado ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peinado lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Peinado life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Peinado in 1971 was 71, and 51 in 2004.

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