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Pelshaw Family History

Pelshaw 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: Belshaw, Henshaw, Kershaw, Deshaw, Renshaw, Pelchat, Openshaw, Pelham

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Where is the Pelshaw family from?

You can see how Pelshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelshaw family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pelshaw families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelshaw's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pelshaw families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelshaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pelshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pelshaw. 100% of Pelshaw men worked as a Labor. .

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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

  • Labor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Pelshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelshaw 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Pelshaw. 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 15 military records available for the last name Pelshaw. For the veterans among your Pelshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelshaw lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Pelshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pelshaw in 1965 was 72, and 92 in 2003.

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