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Pendergarst Family History

Pendergarst 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: Pendergast, Prendergast, Pendergrast, Pendergrass, Pendergraft

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Where is the Pendergarst family from?

You can see how Pendergarst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pendergarst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pendergarst families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Pendergarst family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Pendergarst's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Pendergarst families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Pendergarst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pendergarst 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Pendergarst. 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 17 military records available for the last name Pendergarst. For the veterans among your Pendergarst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pendergarst lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2000, in the United States, Pendergarst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pendergarst in 1990 was 37, and 64 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pendergarst 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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