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Pelchot Family History

Pelchot 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, Pelot, Pecht, Melchor, Pelcher, Pellot, Pecot, Pech, Hecht

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Where is the Pelchot family from?

You can see how Pelchot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelchot family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pelchot family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelchot's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Pelchot families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelchot 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 102 census records available for the last name Pelchot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelchot 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Pelchot. 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 military records available for the last name Pelchot. For the veterans among your Pelchot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelchot lifespan?

Average Pelchot life expectancy in 1971 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelchot 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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