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Pelchen Family History

Pelchen 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: Pelcher, Belcher, Pilcher, Eichen, Pelchat, Eschen, Peachey, Peschel

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelchen 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 746 census records available for the last name Pelchen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelchen 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Pelchen. 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 28 military records available for the last name Pelchen. For the veterans among your Pelchen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelchen lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Pelchen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pelchen in 1975 was 78, and 91 in 2004.

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