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Pelisek Family History

Pelisek 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: Peiser, Jelinek, Pesek, Zenisek, Delise, Polasek, Yelinek, Melis

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Where is the Pelisek family from?

You can see how Pelisek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelisek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pelisek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Pelisek families living in Wisconsin. This was about 88% of all the recorded Pelisek's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Pelisek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelisek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pelisek ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Pelisek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelisek 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Pelisek. 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 25 military records available for the last name Pelisek. For the veterans among your Pelisek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelisek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Pelisek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pelisek in 1964 was 71, and 87 in 2003.

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