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Pents Family History

Pents Surname 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: Peets, Pentz, Penta, Pelts, Lents, Petts, Bents, Pinto, Penna, Penny

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Where is the Pents family from?

You can see how Pents families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pents family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pents families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Pents families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pents's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pents families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pents surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 365 census records available for the last name Pents. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pents 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Pents. 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 141 military records available for the last name Pents. For the veterans among your Pents ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pents lifespan?

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