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Pendroy Family History

Pendroy 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: Pendry, Hendry, Pedro, Penrod, Pendley, Gendron, Hendron, Jendro

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Where is the Pendroy family from?

You can see how Pendroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pendroy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pendroy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Pendroy families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Pendroy's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Pendroy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pendroy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pendroy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pendroy. 100% of Pendroy men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 659 census records available for the last name Pendroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pendroy 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Pendroy. 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 90 military records available for the last name Pendroy. For the veterans among your Pendroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pendroy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Pendroy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Pendroy in 1966 was 70, and 80 in 2002.

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