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Pelafos Family History

Pelafos 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: Pelayo, Palafox, Pilato, Delos, Plato, Lagos, Plas, Pelto, Delano

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Where is the Pelafos family from?

You can see how Pelafos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelafos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pelafos family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelafos's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pelafos families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Pelafos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelafos 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Pelafos. 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 5 military records available for the last name Pelafos. For the veterans among your Pelafos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelafos lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1988, in the United States, Pelafos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pelafos in 1975 was 44, and 87 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelafos 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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