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Pantenburg Family History

Pantenburg Name 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: Vandenburg, Hanenburg, Altenburg, Massenburg, Wattenberg, Langenberg

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Where is the Pantenburg family from?

You can see how Pantenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pantenburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pantenburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Pantenburg families living in Illinois. This was about 45% of all the recorded Pantenburg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pantenburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pantenburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pantenburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pantenburg. 100% of Pantenburg men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 346 census records available for the last name Pantenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pantenburg 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Pantenburg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 87 military records available for the last name Pantenburg. For the veterans among your Pantenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pantenburg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Pantenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Pantenburg in 1966 was 70, and 82 in 2002.

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