Pendell Family History

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Pendell Name Meaning

English: possibly from the hill name Pendle (composed of the Celtic element penn ‘hill’, ‘head’ + a tautologous Old English hyll). Probably an altered spelling of Pendel, a South German variant of Bendel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Bendell, Rundell, Bendel, Sandell, Penwell, Windell, Percell, Fennell

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Pendell Family Origin

Where is the Pendell family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Pendell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pendell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pendell families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 13 Pendell families living in New York. This was about 76% of all the recorded Pendell's in the USA. New York had the highest population of Pendell families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pendell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Pendell Family Occupations

    What did your Pendell ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Pendell occupation in the USA was Farmer. 53% of Pendell's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Pendell family was Builder. Farmer, Keeping House and Minister were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Pendell.

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    • Farmer

      53%

    • Keeping House

      11%

    • Minister

      4%

    • Builder

      2%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Pendell ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Pendell Historical Records

    What Pendell family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Pendell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pendell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1940's US census records for Pendell

    Passenger List

    There are 254 immigration records available for the last name Pendell. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Pendell. For the veterans among your Pendell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Pendell Life Expectancy

    What is the average Pendell lifespan?

    Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Pendell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Pendell in 1946 was 59, and 67 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pendell

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pendell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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