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Pendilton Family History

Pendilton 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: Pendelton, Peniston, Pendleton, Penniston, Pennington, Keniston

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Where is the Pendilton family from?

You can see how Pendilton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pendilton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Pendilton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Pendilton family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pendilton's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Pendilton families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Pendilton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pendilton 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Pendilton. 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 6 military records available for the last name Pendilton. For the veterans among your Pendilton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pendilton lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2000, in the United States, Pendilton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pendilton in 1986 was 66, and 31 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pendilton 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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