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Pentony Family History

Pentony Surname Meaning

Irish (of Norman origin): habitational name from Repetigny in Calvados France. The surname was shortened to Penteny in the 16th century.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pentony family from?

You can see how Pentony families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pentony family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pentony families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Pentony families living in Lancashire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Pentony's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pentony families in 1891.
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What did your Pentony ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pentony. 100% of Pentony 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pentony. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pentony 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 538 immigration records available for the last name Pentony. 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 340 military records available for the last name Pentony. For the veterans among your Pentony ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pentony lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pentony life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pentony in 1963 was 80, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pentony 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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