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Pelaski Family History

Pelaski 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: Pulaski, Polaski, Polanski, Poleski, Laski, Slaski, Pelak, Ploski

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Where is the Pelaski family from?

You can see how Pelaski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelaski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pelaski families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Pelaski families living in Michigan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Pelaski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Pelaski families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Pelaski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelaski 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Pelaski. 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 8 military records available for the last name Pelaski. For the veterans among your Pelaski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelaski lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Pelaski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Pelaski in 1970 was 86, and 52 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelaski 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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