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Pellican Family History

Pellican 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: Pellicano, Pelican, Pellicane, Pelikan, Nelligan, Pellicer, Mullican

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Where is the Pellican family from?

You can see how Pellican families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pellican family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pellican families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 25 Pellican families living in Massachusetts. This was about 71% of all the recorded Pellican's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Pellican families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pellican surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pellican ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pellican. 43% of Pellican men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    43%
  • Proprietor
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%
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What Pellican family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 752 census records available for the last name Pellican. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pellican 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Pellican. 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 94 military records available for the last name Pellican. For the veterans among your Pellican ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pellican lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Pellican life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Pellican in 1964 was 76, and 24 in 2003.

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