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Penders Family History

Penders Surname Meaning

Dutch and North German: patronymic from an occupational name from Middle Dutch p(a)enre paender ‘brewer’ an agent derivative of pan ‘(brewing) pan’.

English and Irish: variant of Pender.

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


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Where is the Penders family from?

You can see how Penders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penders family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Penders families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Penders families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Penders's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Penders families in 1911.
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What did your Penders ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Penders. 36% of Penders men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Penders women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Penders were New Worker and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Plumber
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Telephone Operator
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Penders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penders 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 349 immigration records available for the last name Penders. 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 576 military records available for the last name Penders. For the veterans among your Penders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penders lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Penders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Penders in 1958 was 59, and 65 in 2004.

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