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Pellot Family History

Pellot Name Meaning

Catalan: apparently from a derivative of pell ‘skin fur’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Pello, Bellot, Pellett, Pellow, Bello, Pelle, Pell, Peller, Bellet

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Where is the Pellot family from?

You can see how Pellot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pellot family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pellot families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Pellot family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Pellot's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Pellot families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pellot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pellot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carretero and Bordadora were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pellot. 45% of Pellot men worked as a Carretero and 47% of Pellot women worked as a Bordadora. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pellot were Labrador and Sirviente. .

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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

  • Carretero
    45%
  • Agricultor
    32%
  • Chaufer
    11%
  • Labrador
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bordadora
    47%
  • Costurera
    34%
  • Sirviente
    20%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Pellot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pellot 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 382 immigration records available for the last name Pellot. 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 239 military records available for the last name Pellot. For the veterans among your Pellot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pellot lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Pellot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Pellot in 1955 was 48, and 78 in 2004.

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