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Pelardy Family History

Pelardy 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: Palardy, Clardy, Velarde, Lardy, Velardo, Elardo, Velardi, Belardo

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Where is the Pelardy family from?

You can see how Pelardy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelardy family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1911. The most Pelardy families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Pelardy families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelardy's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Pelardy families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Pelardy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelardy 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Pelardy. 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 Pelardy. For the veterans among your Pelardy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelardy lifespan?

Average Pelardy life expectancy in 1973 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelardy 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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