Pelsey Family History

Pelsey Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Kelsey, Pelley, Elsey, Pelkey, Paley, Peller, Pusey, Pelle, Pilley, Peiser

1,000 record(s) for Pelsey

389	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
22	Military Records
14	Immigration Records
310	Census and Voter Lists
392	Member Trees

Where is the Pelsey family from?

You can see how Pelsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelsey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pelsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Pelsey family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelsey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pelsey families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelsey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pelsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pelsey.

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

100%

What Pelsey family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 310 census records available for the last name Pelsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelsey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 14 immigration records available for the last name Pelsey. 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.

Military Records

There are 22 military records available for the last name Pelsey. For the veterans among your Pelsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Pelsey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Pelsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pelsey in 1967 was 55, and 93 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelsey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.