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Pendegrast Family History

Pendegrast 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: Pendergrast, Pendergrass, Pendergast, Pendergraft, Prendergast

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Where is the Pendegrast family from?

You can see how Pendegrast families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pendegrast family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pendegrast families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Pendegrast families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Pendegrast's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Pendegrast families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pendegrast 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 Pendegrast ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pendegrast. 65% of Pendegrast men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Pendegrast women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pendegrast were Farmer and 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

  • Laborer
    65%
  • Farmer
    36%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Helper
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Pendegrast family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 930 census records available for the last name Pendegrast. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pendegrast 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Pendegrast. 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 113 military records available for the last name Pendegrast. For the veterans among your Pendegrast ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pendegrast lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1993, in the United States, Pendegrast life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pendegrast in 1982 was 70, and 83 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pendegrast 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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