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Pentycofe Family History

Pentycofe 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: Pentecost, Pennycuff, Pentico, Pecore, Prentice, Penrose, Pettyjohn

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Where is the Pentycofe family from?

You can see how Pentycofe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pentycofe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Pentycofe families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 71% of all the recorded Pentycofe's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pentycofe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pentycofe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pentycofe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pentycofe. 60% of Pentycofe men worked as a Farm Hand. .

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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

  • Farm Hand
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Pentycofe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pentycofe 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pentycofe. 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 22 military records available for the last name Pentycofe. For the veterans among your Pentycofe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pentycofe lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Pentycofe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Pentycofe in 1969 was 55, and 68 in 2004.

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