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Pantell Family History

Pantell 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: Antell, Pantel, Pannell, Mantell, Santell, Mansell, Hartell, Panter

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Where is the Pantell family from?

You can see how Pantell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pantell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pantell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Pantell families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Pantell's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Pantell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pantell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pantell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pantell. 25% of Pantell men worked as a Barber.

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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

  • Barber
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Waiter
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

What Pantell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 825 census records available for the last name Pantell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pantell 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Pantell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 103 military records available for the last name Pantell. For the veterans among your Pantell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pantell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Pantell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pantell in 1964 was 75, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pantell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pantell 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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