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Pendegrass Family History

Pendegrass 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: Pendergrass, Pendergrast, Penders, Pendergast, Pendergraph

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Where is the Pendegrass family from?

You can see how Pendegrass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pendegrass family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pendegrass families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Pendegrass families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pendegrass's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Pendegrass families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pendegrass 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 Pendegrass ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pendegrass. 100% of Pendegrass 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pendegrass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pendegrass 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Pendegrass. 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 211 military records available for the last name Pendegrass. For the veterans among your Pendegrass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pendegrass lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Pendegrass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pendegrass in 1965 was 76, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pendegrass

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pendegrass 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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