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Pelosi Family History

Pelosi Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Peloso .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Peloso, Aloisi, Meloni, Peluso, Peroni, Colosi, Belloli, Pisoni

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Where is the Pelosi family from?

You can see how Pelosi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelosi family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Pelosi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Pelosi families living in Lancashire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Pelosi's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pelosi families in 1891.
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What did your Pelosi ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shop Assistant Cof and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pelosi. 34% of Pelosi men worked as a Shop Assistant Cof and 100% of Pelosi women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Shop Assistant Cof
    34%
  • Motor Car Driver
    34%
  • Caterer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Pelosi. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 922 military records available for the last name Pelosi. For the veterans among your Pelosi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelosi lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Pelosi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pelosi in 1949 was 50, and 83 in 2004.

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