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Pendergraff Family History

Pendergraff 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: Pendergraft, Pendergrast, Pendergrass, Pendergraph, Pendergast

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Where is the Pendergraff family from?

You can see how Pendergraff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pendergraff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pendergraff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 49 Pendergraff families living in Missouri. This was about 91% of all the recorded Pendergraff's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Pendergraff families in 1880.
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What did your Pendergraff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pendergraff. 60% of Pendergraff men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Pendergraff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 678 census records available for the last name Pendergraff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pendergraff 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Pendergraff. 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 85 military records available for the last name Pendergraff. For the veterans among your Pendergraff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pendergraff lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Pendergraff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pendergraff in 1955 was 45, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pendergraff 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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