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Pentelow Family History

Pentelow Surname Meaning

from Pentlow (Essex) which is recorded as Pentelawe in the 11th century. The etymology of the place-name is uncertain though it may derive from an Old English personal name *Penta + Old English hlāw ‘hill mound’.

Probably from the circular mound on which the church sits.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Pentelow family from?

You can see how Pentelow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pentelow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pentelow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 55 Pentelow families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Pentelow's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Pentelow families in 1891.
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What did your Pentelow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Leather Dresser and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pentelow. 25% of Pentelow men worked as a Leather Dresser and 79% of Pentelow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pentelow were Market Gardener Own Ac and Farmer Retired.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Leather Dresser
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Shoe Clicker
    25%
  • Market Gardener Own Ac
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Farmer Retired
    3%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Pentelow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pentelow 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Pentelow. 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 319 military records available for the last name Pentelow. For the veterans among your Pentelow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pentelow lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Pentelow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Pentelow in 1968 was 92, and 85 in 1999.

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