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Pendelton Name Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Pendleton . This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


Similar surnames: Pendleton, Enderson, Pendell, Penniston, Egleston, Pendexter

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Where is the Pendelton family from?

You can see how Pendelton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pendelton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pendelton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 17 Pendelton families living in Maine. This was about 77% of all the recorded Pendelton's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Pendelton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pendelton 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 Pendelton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pendelton. 30% of Pendelton men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Pendelton women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pendelton were Farm Laborer and Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farming
    4%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    12%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Pendelton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pendelton 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 317 immigration records available for the last name Pendelton. 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 552 military records available for the last name Pendelton. For the veterans among your Pendelton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pendelton lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Pendelton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pendelton in 1952 was 37, and 64 in 2004.

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