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Pendorf Family History

Pendorf 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: Endorf, Wendorf, Bendorf, Pender, Nondorf, Penders, Indorf, Seedorf

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Where is the Pendorf family from?

You can see how Pendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pendorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pendorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Pendorf families living in New York. This was about 65% of all the recorded Pendorf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pendorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pendorf 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 Pendorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pharmacist and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pendorf. 100% of Pendorf men worked as a Pharmacist and 100% of Pendorf women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Pharmacist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Pendorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Pendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pendorf 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Pendorf. 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 47 military records available for the last name Pendorf. For the veterans among your Pendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pendorf lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Pendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Pendorf in 1967 was 92, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pendorf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pendorf 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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