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Pendergraph Family History

Pendergraph Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Prendergast.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pendergraph family from?

You can see how Pendergraph families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pendergraph family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pendergraph families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Pendergraph families living in Tennessee. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pendergraph's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Pendergraph families in 1880.
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What did your Pendergraph ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pendergraph. 35% of Pendergraph men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Pendergraph women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pendergraph were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pendergraph. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pendergraph 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Pendergraph. 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 461 military records available for the last name Pendergraph. For the veterans among your Pendergraph ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pendergraph lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pendergraph life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Pendergraph in 1963 was 50, and 63 in 2004.

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