Origins of the Pena surname

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    In 1921, most Penas lived in london

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    410 Pena Travel & migration records
    120 Penas found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Pena

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    What are the most common Pena first names?

    Juan

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    Maria

    Juana

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    Common jobs for Penas

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Penas in 1921

    At Home

    3

    Living On Own Means

    2

    None

    2

    Seamstress

    2

    French Governess Teacher

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Penas in 1921

    Farm Hands

    61

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    23

    General Farmers

    15

    Skilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Electrical Machinery And Accessories

    14

    Tinsmiths

    14

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