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Pehlevan Family History

Pehlevan Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Pelikan, Eshleman, Poehlein, Pelican, Phelan, Mehlman, Behlen

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Where is the Pehlevan family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pehlevan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pehlevan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pehlevan. 100% of Pehlevan men worked as an Owner Manager. .

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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 1940

  • Owner Manager
    100%
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Pehlevan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pehlevan 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Pehlevan. 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 Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Pehlevan. For the veterans among your Pehlevan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pehlevan lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1987, in the United States, Pehlevan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pehlevan in 1974 was 85, and 86 in 1987.

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