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Pelavin Family History

Pelavin 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: Lavin, Slavin, Glavin, Melvin, Flavin, Clavin, Hlavin, Beavin, Pelan

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Where is the Pelavin family from?

You can see how Pelavin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelavin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Pelavin families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelavin's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Pelavin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelavin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pelavin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Pelavin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelavin 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Pelavin. 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 29 military records available for the last name Pelavin. For the veterans among your Pelavin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelavin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Pelavin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Pelavin in 1963 was 77, and 87 in 2003.

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