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Pelouze Family History

Pelouze 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: Pelotte, Pelle, Pecore, Perdue, Deluke, Plume, Plotz, Meloche, Houze

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Where is the Pelouze family from?

You can see how Pelouze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelouze family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pelouze families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Pelouze families living in New Jersey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pelouze's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Pelouze families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelouze surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pelouze ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Pelouze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelouze 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Pelouze. 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 173 military records available for the last name Pelouze. For the veterans among your Pelouze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelouze lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Pelouze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Pelouze in 1965 was 58, and 87 in 2002.

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