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Pelleck Family History

Pelleck 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: Selleck, Peller, Pelle, Ellick, Pollock, Pelech, Bellack, Sellick

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Where is the Pelleck family from?

You can see how Pelleck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelleck family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Pelleck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pelleck family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pelleck's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Pelleck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelleck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pelleck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Factory Girl was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pelleck. 100% of Pelleck women worked as a Factory Girl. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Factory Girl
    100%
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Pelleck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelleck 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 Pelleck. 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 10 military records available for the last name Pelleck. For the veterans among your Pelleck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelleck lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Pelleck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Pelleck in 1977 was 75, and 73 in 2002.

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