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Pendarvis Name Meaning

English: habitational name from Pendarves or Pendarves Island in Cornwall.

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


Similar surnames: Penalver, Mendivil, Purvis, Parvin, Demarais, Nankervis, Jarvis

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Where is the Pendarvis family from?

You can see how Pendarvis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pendarvis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pendarvis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Pendarvis families living in Cheshire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Pendarvis's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Pendarvis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pendarvis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pendarvis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pendarvis. 25% of Pendarvis men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Pendarvis women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pendarvis were Carpenter and Maid. .

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    21%
  • Seamstress
    18%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Maid
    9%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Pendarvis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pendarvis 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Pendarvis. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pendarvis. For the veterans among your Pendarvis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pendarvis lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Pendarvis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pendarvis in 1949 was 51, and 77 in 2004.

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