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Pendelton Family History

Pendelton Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Pendleton. This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


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Where is the Pendelton family from?

You can see how Pendelton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pendelton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pendelton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Pendelton families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Pendelton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pendelton families in 1891.
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What did your Pendelton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pendelton. 100% of Pendelton 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 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 Pendelton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pendelton 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 317 immigration records available for the last name Pendelton. 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 552 military records available for the last name Pendelton. For the veterans among your Pendelton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pendelton lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Pendelton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pendelton in 1952 was 37, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pendelton 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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