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Pelhan Family History

Pelhan 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: Pelham, Pelan, Pelikan, Selman, Polman, Kelman, Pella, Elman, Meehan

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Where is the Pelhan family from?

You can see how Pelhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelhan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pelhan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Pelhan families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pelhan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pelhan families in 1880.
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What did your Pelhan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Pelhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelhan 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Pelhan. 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 38 military records available for the last name Pelhan. For the veterans among your Pelhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelhan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1980, in the United States, Pelhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Pelhan in 1966 was 48, and 66 in 1980.

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