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Pentz Family History

Pentz Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Penz and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

Habitational name from Pentz, a place in Pomerania of Slavic origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pentz family from?

You can see how Pentz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pentz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pentz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Pentz family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pentz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pentz families in 1891.
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What did your Pentz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pentz. 100% of Pentz women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Pentz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pentz 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Pentz. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Pentz. For the veterans among your Pentz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pentz lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Pentz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pentz in 1947 was 28, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pentz 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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