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Pentis Family History

Pentis 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: Pettis, Gentis, Prentis, Dennis, Pontius, Petit, Benis, Kennis

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Where is the Pentis family from?

You can see how Pentis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pentis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pentis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Pentis families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Pentis's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Pentis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pentis 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 147 census records available for the last name Pentis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pentis 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Pentis. 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 62 military records available for the last name Pentis. For the veterans among your Pentis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pentis lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Pentis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Pentis in 1969 was 83, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pentis 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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