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Pendergraf Family History

Pendergraf 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: Pendergraft, Pendergrast, Pendergrass, Pendergraph, Pendergast

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Where is the Pendergraf family from?

You can see how Pendergraf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pendergraf family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Pendergraf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Pendergraf family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Pendergraf's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pendergraf families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pendergraf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pendergraf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pendergraf. 60% of Pendergraf men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Pendergraf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Pendergraf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pendergraf 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pendergraf. 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 21 military records available for the last name Pendergraf. For the veterans among your Pendergraf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pendergraf lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1980, in the United States, Pendergraf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Pendergraf in 1958 was 64, and 78 in 1980.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pendergraf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pendergraf 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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