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Pellum Name Meaning

English: variant of Pelham .

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


Similar surnames: Kellum, Kellem, Pollom, Pullum, Pelham, Bellus, Pell, Pellow, Mellum

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Where is the Pellum family from?

You can see how Pellum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pellum family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pellum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Pellum families living in Alabama. This was about 60% of all the recorded Pellum's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Pellum families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pellum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pellum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pellum. 25% of Pellum men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Pellum women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pellum were Truck Driver and Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farming
    23%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    20%
  • Labor
    20%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pellum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pellum 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Pellum. 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 535 military records available for the last name Pellum. For the veterans among your Pellum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pellum lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Pellum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pellum in 1945 was 31, and 88 in 2004.

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