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Peno Family History

Peno Surname Meaning

Spanish (Peño): nickname for a foundling from dialect peño ‘abandoned’.

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


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Where is the Peno family from?

You can see how Peno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peno family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Peno families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 41 Peno families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 68% of all the recorded Peno's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Peno families in 1911.
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What did your Peno ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peno. 37% of Peno men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Peno women worked as a House Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peno were Labor and House Wife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Maid
    45%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • House Wife
    23%

What Peno family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Peno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peno 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 530 immigration records available for the last name Peno. 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 639 military records available for the last name Peno. For the veterans among your Peno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peno lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Peno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Peno in 1960 was 37, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peno

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peno ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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