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Pelayes Family History

Pelayes 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, Player, Perales, Pelaez, Hayes, Layer, Place, Peller, Pelle

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Where is the Pelayes family from?

You can see how Pelayes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelayes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pelayes family living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelayes's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Pelayes families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Pelayes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelayes 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Pelayes. 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 Pelayes. For the veterans among your Pelayes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelayes lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2003, in the United States, Pelayes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pelayes in 1998 was 64, and 9 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelayes 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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