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Pende Family History

Pende 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: Pender, Mende, Penne, Ende, Rende, Pense, Pence, Wende, Linde, Ponce

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Where is the Pende family from?

You can see how Pende families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pende family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Pende families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Pende families living in Staffordshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Pende's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Pende families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pende surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Pende. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pende 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Pende. 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 32 military records available for the last name Pende. For the veterans among your Pende ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pende lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Pende life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Pende in 1965 was 71, and 100 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pende 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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