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Penticoff Family History

Penticoff 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: Pentico, Pentecost, Pontiff, Pennycuff, Petroff, Prentice, Persico

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Where is the Penticoff family from?

You can see how Penticoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penticoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Penticoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 61 Penticoff families living in Illinois. This was about 94% of all the recorded Penticoff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Penticoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penticoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Penticoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Penticoff. 28% of Penticoff men worked as a Truck Driver and 60% of Penticoff women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Penticoff were Carpenter and Maid. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Maid
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Penticoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penticoff 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 Penticoff. 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 171 military records available for the last name Penticoff. For the veterans among your Penticoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penticoff lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Penticoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Penticoff in 1958 was 36, and 66 in 2004.

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