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Pellor Family History

Pellor 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: Peller, Mellor, Pellow, Pello, Pellot, Geller, Heller, Seller, Keller

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Where is the Pellor family from?

You can see how Pellor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pellor family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pellor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Pellor families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 42% of all the recorded Pellor's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pellor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pellor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pellor ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Pellor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pellor 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Pellor. 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 23 military records available for the last name Pellor. For the veterans among your Pellor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pellor lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Pellor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Pellor in 1963 was 73, and 65 in 2003.

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