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Pentler Family History

Pentler 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: Bentler, Dentler, Entler, Peter, Penner, Peller, Panter, Pinter

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Where is the Pentler family from?

You can see how Pentler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pentler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pentler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Pentler families living in Kansas. This was about 80% of all the recorded Pentler's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Pentler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pentler 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 160 census records available for the last name Pentler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pentler 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 Pentler. 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 45 military records available for the last name Pentler. For the veterans among your Pentler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pentler lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Pentler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Pentler in 1970 was 89, and 50 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pentler 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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