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Pander Family History

Pander 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: Mander, Lander, Wander, Gander, Panter, Sander, Pender, Ander, Pandey

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Where is the Pander family from?

You can see how Pander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pander family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Pander families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Pander's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pander families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pander ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pander. 50% of Pander 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
    50%
  • Tailoress
    50%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Pander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pander 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 559 immigration records available for the last name Pander. 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 743 military records available for the last name Pander. For the veterans among your Pander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pander lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Pander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pander in 1951 was 48, and 83 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pander 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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