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Pelafas Family History

Pelafas 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: Planas, Pallas, Elias, Pelikan, Pelayo, Pella, Delamar, Panas, Papas

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Where is the Pelafas family from?

You can see how Pelafas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelafas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pelafas family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelafas's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Pelafas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelafas 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 Pelafas ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Milkman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Pelafas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelafas 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Pelafas. 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 2 military records available for the last name Pelafas. For the veterans among your Pelafas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelafas lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Pelafas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pelafas in 1977 was 84, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelafas 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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