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Parelhoff Family History

Parelhoff 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: Karhoff, Kallhoff, Harloff, Ladehoff, Perloff, Egelhoff, Pavloff

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Where is the Parelhoff family from?

You can see how Parelhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parelhoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Parelhoff family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Parelhoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Parelhoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parelhoff 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 40 census records available for the last name Parelhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parelhoff 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 Parelhoff. 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 6 military records available for the last name Parelhoff. For the veterans among your Parelhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parelhoff lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1997, in the United States, Parelhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Parelhoff in 1981 was 93, and 75 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parelhoff 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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