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Pendrak Family History

Pendrak 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: Vondrak, Sendra, Kendra, Petrak, Pendry, Pengra, Penna, Peak, Pender

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Where is the Pendrak family from?

You can see how Pendrak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pendrak family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pendrak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Pendrak families living in New York. This was about 20% of all the recorded Pendrak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pendrak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pendrak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pendrak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cigar Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pendrak. 60% of Pendrak men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Pendrak women worked as a Cigar Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pendrak were Weaver and Dressmaker. .

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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
    60%
  • Weaver
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cigar Maker
    34%
  • Dress Maker
    34%
  • Dressmaker
    34%
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Census Records

There are 474 census records available for the last name Pendrak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pendrak 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Pendrak. 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 161 military records available for the last name Pendrak. For the veterans among your Pendrak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pendrak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pendrak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Pendrak in 1963 was 60, and 80 in 2004.

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