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Pelakin Family History

Pelakin 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: Pelikan, Lakin, Elkin, Belkin, Pelak, Peskin, Pelan, Eakin, Nelkin

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Where is the Pelakin family from?

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

There are 13 census records available for the last name Pelakin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelakin 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pelakin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pelakin. For the veterans among your Pelakin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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