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Pel Family History

Pel 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: Peel, Pal, Peil, Pol, Pei, Bel, Pell, Apel, Pehl, Perl

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Where is the Pel family from?

You can see how Pel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there were 2 Pel families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pel's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Pel families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pel 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 Pel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pel. 100% of Pel 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pel 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 725 immigration records available for the last name Pel. 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 113 military records available for the last name Pel. For the veterans among your Pel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pel lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Pel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pel in 1974 was 46, and 21 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pel 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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