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Pendell Family History

Pendell Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk and Berkshire):: probably a variant of Pennell. Perhaps sometimes a habitational name from Pendle (Lancashire).

The placename derives from Proto-Welsh penn ‘head’ + Old English hyll ‘hill’.

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


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Where is the Pendell family from?

You can see how Pendell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pendell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pendell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 46 Pendell families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Pendell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pendell families in 1891.
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What did your Pendell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pendell. 58% of Pendell men worked as a Bricklayer and 100% of Pendell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Bricklayer
    58%
  • Hewer Colliery Underground
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Pendell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pendell 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Pendell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pendell. For the veterans among your Pendell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pendell lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Pendell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Pendell in 1946 was 59, and 67 in 2004.

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