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Pentenburg Family History

Pentenburg 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: Vandenburg, Essenburg, Hanenburg, Piepenburg, Altenburg, Westenberg

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Where is the Pentenburg family from?

You can see how Pentenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pentenburg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pentenburg families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Pentenburg's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pentenburg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pentenburg 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 43 census records available for the last name Pentenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pentenburg 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 immigration records available for the last name Pentenburg. 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 16 military records available for the last name Pentenburg. For the veterans among your Pentenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pentenburg lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Pentenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pentenburg in 1968 was 45, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pentenburg 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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