Origins of the Pendleton surname
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Interesting facts about Pendleton
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Pendleton surname. The oldest one dates back to 1377.
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What are the most common Pendleton first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Pendletons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Pendletons in 1921
Laundress
36
Dressmaker
32
Charwoman
29
Cotton Weaver
26
Domestic Servant
24
Common male occupations for Pendletons in 1921
Carter
55
Coal Miner
48
General Labourer
43
Joiner
43
Farm Hands
42
