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Pantelis Family History

Pantelis Surname Meaning

Greek: from the personal name Pantelis a short form of Pantaleōn or Panteleēmōn (see Pantaleo).

It could also be a shortened form of any of various derivatives of this name (see Pantel).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pantelis family from?

You can see how Pantelis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pantelis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pantelis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Pantelis families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 20% of all the recorded Pantelis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pantelis families in 1920.
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What did your Pantelis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pantelis. 31% of Pantelis men worked as a Waiter.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Waiter
    31%
  • Cook
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Painter
    16%

What Pantelis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 554 census records available for the last name Pantelis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pantelis 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 840 immigration records available for the last name Pantelis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 177 military records available for the last name Pantelis. For the veterans among your Pantelis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pantelis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pantelis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pantelis in 1962 was 66, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pantelis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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