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Pentello Family History

Pentello 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: Pendell, Pengelly, Petillo, Pennell, Penwell, Montello, Pontillo

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Where is the Pentello family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pentello 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 Pentello ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Pentello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pentello 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Pentello. 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 31 military records available for the last name Pentello. For the veterans among your Pentello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pentello lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Pentello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pentello in 1972 was 77, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pentello 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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