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Pentrack Family History

Pentrack 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: Petrick, Petrak, Patrick, Buntrock, Kendrick, Petra, Henrick, Pedrick

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Where is the Pentrack family from?

You can see how Pentrack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pentrack family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Pentrack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Pentrack families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 39% of all the recorded Pentrack's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pentrack families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pentrack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pentrack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pentrack. 25% of Pentrack men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Pentrack women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Machinist
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Switchman
    17%
  • Mortician
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Pentrack family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Pentrack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pentrack 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Pentrack. 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 103 military records available for the last name Pentrack. For the veterans among your Pentrack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pentrack lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Pentrack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pentrack in 1961 was 48, and 87 in 2003.

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