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Pelaiz Family History

Pelaiz 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: Pelaez, Platz, Pelayo, Palaia, Pelak, Peltz, Pflanz, Delair, Pelan

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Where is the Pelaiz family from?

You can see how Pelaiz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelaiz family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 7 Pelaiz families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelaiz's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Pelaiz families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Pelaiz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelaiz 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Pelaiz. 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 6 military records available for the last name Pelaiz. For the veterans among your Pelaiz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelaiz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Pelaiz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pelaiz in 1964 was 56, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelaiz 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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