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Pehlman Family History

Pehlman 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: Mehlman, Fehlman, Peelman, Pohlman, Perlman, Pellman, Poehlman

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Where is the Pehlman family from?

You can see how Pehlman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pehlman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pehlman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Pehlman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 62% of all the recorded Pehlman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pehlman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pehlman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pehlman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pehlman. 40% of Pehlman men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Knitter
    20%
  • Miner
    20%

What Pehlman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 515 census records available for the last name Pehlman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pehlman 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Pehlman. 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 117 military records available for the last name Pehlman. For the veterans among your Pehlman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pehlman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Pehlman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Pehlman in 1965 was 71, and 70 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pehlman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pehlman 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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