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Pelach Family History

Pelach 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: Pelech, Delach, Peach, Polich, Place, Pech, Flach, Lach, Vlach, Pilch

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Where is the Pelach family from?

You can see how Pelach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelach family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pelach families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pelach's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pelach families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelach 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 Pelach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pelach. 100% of Pelach men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Pelach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Pelach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelach 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Pelach. 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 13 military records available for the last name Pelach. For the veterans among your Pelach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelach lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Pelach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Pelach in 1966 was 53, and 27 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelach 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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