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Pentella Family History

Pentella 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: Pennella, Portella, Patella, Perella, Petrella, Montella, Pendell

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Where is the Pentella family from?

You can see how Pentella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pentella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pentella family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Pentella's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Pentella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pentella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pentella ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Pentella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pentella 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Pentella. 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 42 military records available for the last name Pentella. For the veterans among your Pentella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pentella lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Pentella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Pentella in 1977 was 81, and 81 in 2000.

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