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Pendred Family History

Pendred Surname Meaning

perhaps a variant of Penrith (recorded as Penred in 1167) with intrusive -d-.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Pendred family from?

You can see how Pendred families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pendred family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pendred families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Pendred families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Pendred's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pendred families in 1891.
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What did your Pendred ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pendred. 96% of Pendred 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
    96%
  • Comptometer Operator
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Pendred. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pendred 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Pendred. 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 216 military records available for the last name Pendred. For the veterans among your Pendred ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pendred lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Pendred life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pendred in 1969 was 68, and 84 in 2004.

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