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Pendl Family History

Pendl 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: Wendl, Peel, Penna, Penny, Penn, Peil, Endo, Wendt, Pell, Pond

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Where is the Pendl family from?

You can see how Pendl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pendl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pendl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Pendl families living in Illinois. This was about 26% of all the recorded Pendl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pendl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pendl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pendl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pendl. 56% of Pendl men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    56%
  • Cabinet Maker
    23%
  • Miner
    23%
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Census Records

There are 545 census records available for the last name Pendl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pendl 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Pendl. 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 328 military records available for the last name Pendl. For the veterans among your Pendl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pendl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pendl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Pendl in 1963 was 77, and 78 in 2004.

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