Pelchar Family History

Pelchar 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: Pelchat, Pelcher, Pelczar, Belcher, Pilcher, Pecha, Pelham, Pecher, Melcher, Welcher

260	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
25	Military Records
94	Immigration Records
106	Census and Voter Lists
41	Member Trees

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Where is the Pelchar family from?

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

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelchar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What did your Pelchar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pelchar.

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Laborer

60%

Miner

40%

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Census Record

There are 106 census records available for the last name Pelchar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelchar census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 94 immigration records available for the last name Pelchar. 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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Military Records

There are 25 military records available for the last name Pelchar. For the veterans among your Pelchar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelchar lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Pelchar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pelchar in 1965 was 55, and 83 in 1999.

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Pelchar Surname Meaning

Where is the Pelchar family from?

What did your Pelchar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pelchar.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Laborer

60%

Miner

40%

What Pelchar family records will you find?

What is the average Pelchar lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Pelchar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pelchar in 1965 was 55, and 83 in 1999.

Pelchar Family History

Pelchar Surname Meaning

526 record(s) for Pelchar

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What did your Pelchar ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

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What is the average Pelchar lifespan?

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Pelchar Surname Meaning

526 record(s) for Pelchar

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Where is the Pelchar family from?

What did your Pelchar ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Pelchar family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Pelchar family history

What is the average Pelchar lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Pelchar family tree

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