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Pelachyk Family History

Pelachyk 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: Polachek, Plachy, Pelayo, Peacock, Plack, Beachy, Pelech, Delach

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Pelachyk ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Pelachyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelachyk 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Pelachyk. 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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There are 23 military records available for the last name Pelachyk. For the veterans among your Pelachyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelachyk lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Pelachyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pelachyk in 1975 was 58, and 51 in 2000.

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