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Pelago Family History

Pelago 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, Pilato, Plato, Pelto, Delage, Delano, Lago, Pelak, Pello

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Where is the Pelago family from?

You can see how Pelago families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelago family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Pelago family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelago's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Pelago families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelago 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 Pelago ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pelago. 100% of Pelago 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 Pelago family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Pelago. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelago 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Pelago. 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 9 military records available for the last name Pelago. For the veterans among your Pelago ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelago lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Pelago life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pelago in 1972 was 76, and 71 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelago 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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