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Penturf Family History

Penturf 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: Ventura, Venturi, Venturo, Peter, Penner, Panter, Pinter, Pester

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Where is the Penturf family from?

You can see how Penturf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penturf family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Penturf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Penturf family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Penturf's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Penturf families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penturf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Penturf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Penturf. 50% of Penturf 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Penturf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penturf 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Penturf. 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 85 military records available for the last name Penturf. For the veterans among your Penturf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penturf lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Penturf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Penturf in 1969 was 73, and 93 in 2004.

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