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Pelby Family History

Pelby 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: Selby, Welby, Melby, Pelky, Pelly, Paley, Penny, Pelle, Percy, Pelayo

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Where is the Pelby family from?

You can see how Pelby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pelby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Pelby families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelby's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Pelby families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Pelby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelby 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Pelby. 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 23 military records available for the last name Pelby. For the veterans among your Pelby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelby lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1990, in the United States, Pelby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Pelby in 1979 was 67, and 86 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelby 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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