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Pelkonen Family History

Pelkonen 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: Peltonen, Halonen, Kyllonen, Deloney, Tolonen, Leinonen, Melone

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Where is the Pelkonen family from?

You can see how Pelkonen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelkonen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pelkonen family living in Massachusetts. This was about 20% of all the recorded Pelkonen's in USA. Massachusetts and 4 other states had the highest population of Pelkonen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelkonen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pelkonen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Pelkonen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelkonen 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 431 immigration records available for the last name Pelkonen. 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 68 military records available for the last name Pelkonen. For the veterans among your Pelkonen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelkonen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Pelkonen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pelkonen in 1960 was 72, and 87 in 2004.

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