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Pendexter Family History

Pendexter Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Poindexter.

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


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Where is the Pendexter family from?

You can see how Pendexter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pendexter family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pendexter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Pendexter family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Pendexter's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Pendexter families in 1911.
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What did your Pendexter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pendexter. 55% of Pendexter men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Pendexter women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pendexter were Salesman and Clerk.

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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
    55%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Dentist
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    43%
  • Saleswoman
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

What Pendexter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pendexter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pendexter 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Pendexter. 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 347 military records available for the last name Pendexter. For the veterans among your Pendexter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pendexter lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pendexter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Pendexter in 1962 was 84, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pendexter 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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