Pelly Family History

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Pelly Name Meaning

from a pet form of the personal name Pell. nickname from Old French pele ‘bald’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Pelle, Pell, Pella, Polly, Kelly, Lilly, Paley, Poll, Gell, Bello

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Pelly Family Origin

Where is the Pelly family from?

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    You can see how Pelly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pelly families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1840 there were 7 Pelly families living in Kentucky. This was about 47% of all the recorded Pelly's in the USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Pelly families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Pelly Family Occupations

    What did your Pelly ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, Farmer, Farm Laborer and Keeping House were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Pelly. The most common Pelly occupation in the USA was Farmer. 48% of Pelly's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Pelly family was Laborer.

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    • Farmer

      48%

    • Farm Laborer

      8%

    • Keeping House

      8%

    • Laborer

      8%

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

    Pelly Historical Records

    What Pelly family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Pelly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelly census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Pelly. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Pelly. For the veterans among your Pelly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Pelly Life Expectancy

    What is the average Pelly lifespan?

    Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Pelly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Pelly in 1957 was 26, and 82 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pelly

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelly 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.

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