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Pentetow Family History

Pentetow 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: Centeno, Peniston, Pentecost, Pendleton, Penton, Peveto, Petito

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Where is the Pentetow family from?

You can see how Pentetow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pentetow family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Pentetow families living in Huntingdonshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Pentetow's in United Kingdom. Huntingdonshire had the highest population of Pentetow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pentetow 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 33 census records available for the last name Pentetow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pentetow 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 Pentetow. 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 1 military records available for the last name Pentetow. For the veterans among your Pentetow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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