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Pentikis Family History

Pentikis 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: Pontius, Pettis, Petrakis, Xenakis, Pennisi, Petkus, Lentini, Gentis

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Where is the Pentikis family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pentikis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pentikis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pentikis. 100% of Pentikis 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Pentikis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pentikis 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Pentikis. 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 9 military records available for the last name Pentikis. For the veterans among your Pentikis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pentikis lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Pentikis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pentikis in 1961 was 50, and 85 in 2001.

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