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Pentkowski Family History

Pentkowski 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: Petrowski, Pienkowski, Senkowski, Pankowski, Piatkowski, Perkowski

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Where is the Pentkowski family from?

You can see how Pentkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pentkowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pentkowski family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pentkowski's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Pentkowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pentkowski 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 Pentkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Ironworker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pentkowski. 100% of Pentkowski men worked as an Ironworker.

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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

  • Ironworker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Pentkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pentkowski 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Pentkowski. 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 34 military records available for the last name Pentkowski. For the veterans among your Pentkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pentkowski lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Pentkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pentkowski in 1966 was 48, and 61 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pentkowski 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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