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Pelcz Family History

Pelcz 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: Peltz, Pelc, Pelz, Peck, Pecci, Pech, Pelle, Percy, Pilch, Welz

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Where is the Pelcz family from?

You can see how Pelcz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelcz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pelcz family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pelcz's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Pelcz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelcz 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 67 census records available for the last name Pelcz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelcz 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Pelcz. 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 7 military records available for the last name Pelcz. For the veterans among your Pelcz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelcz lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Pelcz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pelcz in 1974 was 61, and 76 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelcz 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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