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Pendland Family History

Pendland Name 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: Penland, Pentland, Wendland, England, Windland, Sandland, Pelland

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Where is the Pendland family from?

You can see how Pendland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pendland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pendland families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Pendland families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pendland's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Pendland families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pendland 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 Pendland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pendland. 36% of Pendland men worked as a Farming and 50% of Pendland women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pendland 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    36%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Cook
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
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What Pendland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pendland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pendland 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Pendland. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 313 military records available for the last name Pendland. For the veterans among your Pendland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pendland lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Pendland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Pendland in 1956 was 56, and 65 in 2004.

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