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Pentelton Family History

Pentelton 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: Pendelton, Winterton, Peterson, Peniston, Engelson, Pinkerton

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Where is the Pentelton family from?

You can see how Pentelton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pentelton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Pentelton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Pentelton family living in Selkirkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pentelton's in Scotland. Selkirkshire had the highest population of Pentelton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Pentelton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pentelton 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Pentelton. 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 2 military records available for the last name Pentelton. For the veterans among your Pentelton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pentelton lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1996, in the United States, Pentelton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pentelton in 1983 was 49, and 69 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pentelton 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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