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Pelata Family History

Pelata 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: Plata, Perata, Platz, Pilat, Pelayo, Plate, Pilato, Platt, Plato

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Where is the Pelata family from?

You can see how Pelata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelata family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pelata families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Pelata families living in Texas. This was about 86% of all the recorded Pelata's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Pelata families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Pelata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelata 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Pelata. 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 Pelata. For the veterans among your Pelata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelata lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Pelata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Pelata in 1974 was 73, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelata 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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