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Pendrey Family History

Pendrey Surname Meaning

see Penry. see Pendray.

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


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Where is the Pendrey family from?

You can see how Pendrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pendrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pendrey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Pendrey families living in Warwickshire. This was about 16% of all the recorded Pendrey's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Pendrey families in 1891.
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What did your Pendrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pendrey. 43% of Pendrey men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Pendrey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pendrey were Painter and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • Carpenter
    29%
  • Painter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    4%

What Pendrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Pendrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pendrey 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Pendrey. 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 399 military records available for the last name Pendrey. For the veterans among your Pendrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pendrey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Pendrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Pendrey in 1967 was 70, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pendrey 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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