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Prendugast Family History

Prendugast 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: Prendergast, Pendergast, Prenatt, Preast, Pendergrast, Rendahl

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Where is the Prendugast family from?

You can see how Prendugast families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prendugast family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Prendugast families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Prendugast family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Prendugast's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Prendugast families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Prendugast. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prendugast 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Prendugast. 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 2 military records available for the last name Prendugast. For the veterans among your Prendugast ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prendugast lifespan?

Average Prendugast life expectancy in 1962 was 44 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 68.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prendugast 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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