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Pena Rivera Family History

Pena Rivera 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: Penalver, Perrier, Rivera, Perera, Cervera, Pensiero, Van Riper

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Census Records

There are 796 census records available for the last name Pena Rivera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pena Rivera 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Pena Rivera. 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 30 military records available for the last name Pena Rivera. For the veterans among your Pena Rivera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pena Rivera lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Pena Rivera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Pena Rivera in 1963 was 81, and 22 in 2001.

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