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Pelno Family History

Pelno 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: Pelto, Perno, Pello, Peno, Pelo, Pelino, Zeno, Penna, Penny, Pino

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Where is the Pelno family from?

You can see how Pelno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelno family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pelno family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pelno's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Pelno families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelno surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pelno ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Pelno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelno 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Pelno. 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 31 military records available for the last name Pelno. For the veterans among your Pelno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelno lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Pelno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pelno in 1962 was 62, and 74 in 2002.

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