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Pendleton Family History

Pendleton Name Meaning

English: habitational name from either of two places in Lancashire (in Eccles and Whalley respectively) called Pendleton from the hill name Pendle + Old English tūn ‘enclosure estate settlement’.

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


Similar surnames: Peniston, Middleton, Embleton, Nettleton, Singleton, Poppleton

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Where is the Pendleton family from?

You can see how Pendleton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pendleton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pendleton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 40 Pendleton families living in New Brunswick. This was about 40% of all the recorded Pendleton's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Pendleton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pendleton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pendleton ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Pendleton. 37% of Pendleton men worked as a Farmer and 78% of Pendleton women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pendleton were Fisherman and 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 1921

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Fish Merchant
    19%
  • Labourer
    14%
  • Fisherman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    78%
  • Farmer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 82,000 census records available for the last name Pendleton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pendleton 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Pendleton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 23,000 military records available for the last name Pendleton. For the veterans among your Pendleton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pendleton lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Pendleton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pendleton in 1942 was 54, and 72 in 2004.

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