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Pentlow Family History

Pentlow Surname Meaning

see Pentelow.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Pentlow family from?

You can see how Pentlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pentlow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Pentlow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Pentlow families living in Hampshire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Pentlow's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Pentlow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pentlow 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 Pentlow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Blacksmith Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pentlow. 100% of Pentlow men worked as a Master Blacksmith Heavy Worker and 100% of Pentlow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Master Blacksmith Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Pentlow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pentlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pentlow 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Pentlow. 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 72 military records available for the last name Pentlow. For the veterans among your Pentlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pentlow lifespan?

Average Pentlow life expectancy in 1964 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pentlow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pentlow 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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