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Pellien Family History

Pellien 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: Ellen, Peller, Pelle, Fellin, Pollen, Sellin, Sellen, Perlin, Hellen

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Where is the Pellien family from?

You can see how Pellien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pellien family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Pellien families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pellien's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pellien families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pellien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pellien ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Pellien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pellien 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Pellien. 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 35 military records available for the last name Pellien. For the veterans among your Pellien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pellien lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Pellien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pellien in 1962 was 84, and 84 in 2003.

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