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Pedan Family History

Pedan 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: Pean, Pelan, Peden, Pan, Bean, Dean, Pepin, Eden, Madan, Pear

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Where is the Pedan family from?

You can see how Pedan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pedan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pedan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Pedan families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pedan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pedan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pedan 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 Pedan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pedan. 100% of Pedan men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pedan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pedan 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Pedan. 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 154 military records available for the last name Pedan. For the veterans among your Pedan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pedan lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Pedan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pedan in 1975 was 85, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pedan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pedan 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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