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Pentar Family History

Pentar 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: Pintar, Penta, Peter, Penna, Penner, Pear, Panter, Pinter, Pester

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Where is the Pentar family from?

You can see how Pentar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pentar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pentar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Pentar family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Pentar's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Pentar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pentar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Pentar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pentar 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Pentar. 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 5 military records available for the last name Pentar. For the veterans among your Pentar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pentar lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Pentar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pentar in 1969 was 61, and 67 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pentar 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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