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Pentilla Family History

Pentilla 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: Mantilla, Portilla, Petillo, Montilla, Petrilla, Antilla, Pontillo

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Where is the Pentilla family from?

You can see how Pentilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pentilla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Pentilla families living in Oregon. This was about 44% of all the recorded Pentilla's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Pentilla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pentilla 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 Pentilla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pentilla. 67% of Pentilla men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pentilla women worked as a Cook.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Pentilla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 346 census records available for the last name Pentilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pentilla 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Pentilla. 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 33 military records available for the last name Pentilla. For the veterans among your Pentilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pentilla lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Pentilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pentilla in 1974 was 78, and 83 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pentilla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pentilla 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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