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Peluro Family History

Peluro 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: Peluso, Pelayo, Puro, Pero, Pluto, Petro, Pelto, Perro, Pedro, Melero

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Where is the Peluro family from?

You can see how Peluro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peluro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Peluro families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Peluro's in USA. New York had the highest population of Peluro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peluro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Peluro ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Peluro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peluro 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Peluro. 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 5 military records available for the last name Peluro. For the veterans among your Peluro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peluro lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1990, in the United States, Peluro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Peluro in 1964 was 62, and 89 in 1990.

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