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Pento Family History

Pento 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: Pinto, Vento, Pelto, Ponto, Mento, Penso, Penton, Peto, Pentz, Peno

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Where is the Pento family from?

You can see how Pento families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pento family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pento families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Pento families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Pento's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pento families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pento 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 Pento ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pento. 42% of Pento men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pento women worked as an Operator.

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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
    42%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Baker
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Pento family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pento. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pento 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 613 immigration records available for the last name Pento. 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 261 military records available for the last name Pento. For the veterans among your Pento ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pento lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Pento life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Pento in 1962 was 75, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pento

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pento 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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