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Pentheny Family History

Pentheny 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: Metheny, Anthony, Penny, Bentley, Centeno, Panther, Peachey, Bethany

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Where is the Pentheny family from?

You can see how Pentheny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pentheny family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pentheny families living in Massachusetts. This was about 22% of all the recorded Pentheny's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Pentheny families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pentheny 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 227 census records available for the last name Pentheny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pentheny 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 442 immigration records available for the last name Pentheny. 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 57 military records available for the last name Pentheny. For the veterans among your Pentheny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pentheny lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Pentheny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pentheny in 1964 was 70, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pentheny

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pentheny 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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