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Pentak Family History

Pentak 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: Petak, Penta, Penna, Petek, Peak, Pinta, Sestak, Penk, Patak, Pena

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Where is the Pentak family from?

You can see how Pentak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pentak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pentak families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Pentak families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Pentak's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pentak families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pentak 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 Pentak ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Pentak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Pentak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pentak 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Pentak. 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 military records available for the last name Pentak. For the veterans among your Pentak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pentak lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2002, in the United States, Pentak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Pentak in 1982 was 81, and 73 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pentak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pentak 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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