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Pelalis Family History

Pelalis 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: Mellis, Dellis, Ellis, Bellis, Perales, Kellis, Nellis, Gellis

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Where is the Pelalis family from?

You can see how Pelalis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelalis family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Pelalis family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelalis's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Pelalis families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Pelalis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelalis 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Pelalis. 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 Pelalis. For the veterans among your Pelalis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelalis lifespan?

Average Pelalis life expectancy in 1968 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelalis 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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