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Pelalta Family History

Pelalta 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: Peralta, Pella, Perala, Pekala, Plata, Perata, Platz, Palla, Peller

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Where is the Pelalta family from?

You can see how Pelalta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelalta family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Pelalta families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelalta's in USA. California had the highest population of Pelalta families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Pelalta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelalta 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 Pelalta. 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 Pelalta. For the veterans among your Pelalta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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