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Pentinen Family History

Pentinen 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: Lehtinen, Peltonen, Pettine, Lentine, Penner, Gentile, Dennen

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Where is the Pentinen family from?

You can see how Pentinen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pentinen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pentinen family living in Louisiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Pentinen's in USA. Louisiana and 3 other states had the highest population of Pentinen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pentinen 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 Pentinen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pentinen. 100% of Pentinen men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Pentinen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Pentinen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pentinen 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Pentinen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pentinen. For the veterans among your Pentinen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pentinen lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Pentinen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Pentinen in 1974 was 59, and 26 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pentinen 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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