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Paelchen Family History

Paelchen Surname 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: Pelcher, Patchen, Paschen, Belcher, Pilcher, Eichen, Palen, Hoeschen

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Where is the Paelchen family from?

You can see how Paelchen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paelchen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Paelchen families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Paelchen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Paelchen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paelchen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Paelchen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paelchen 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Paelchen. 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 42 military records available for the last name Paelchen. For the veterans among your Paelchen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paelchen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1990, in the United States, Paelchen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Paelchen in 1965 was 85, and 85 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paelchen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paelchen 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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