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Pelava Family History

Pelava 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: Pelayo, Pella, Perala, Selva, Palaia, Pelak, Pelka, Pekala, Zelaya

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Where is the Pelava family from?

You can see how Pelava families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelava family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pelava families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelava's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Pelava families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelava surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Pelava. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelava 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Pelava. 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 17 military records available for the last name Pelava. For the veterans among your Pelava ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelava lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Pelava life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Pelava in 1966 was 53, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelava 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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