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Pelchus Family History

Pelchus 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: Melhus, Pelchat, Eachus, Pechous, Pelcher, Pech, Pilch, Belcher

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Where is the Pelchus family from?

You can see how Pelchus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelchus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pelchus family living in Arizona. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pelchus's in USA. Arizona and 1 other state had the highest population of Pelchus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelchus 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 Pelchus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pelchus. 100% of Pelchus men worked as a Farm.

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm
    100%

What Pelchus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Pelchus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelchus 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pelchus. 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 3 military records available for the last name Pelchus. For the veterans among your Pelchus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelchus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1988, in the United States, Pelchus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Pelchus in 1965 was 79, and 69 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelchus 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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