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Pendar Family History

Pendar 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: Pender, Pindar, Penna, Penner, Pear, Bender, Render, Benda, Fender

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Where is the Pendar family from?

You can see how Pendar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pendar family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pendar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 7 Pendar families living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Pendar's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Pendar families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pendar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 709 census records available for the last name Pendar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pendar 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Pendar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 81 military records available for the last name Pendar. For the veterans among your Pendar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pendar lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Pendar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pendar in 1972 was 66, and 97 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pendar 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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