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Pelf Family History

Pelf 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: Pell, Helf, Pelc, Relf, Self, Pels, Pelo, Pelz, Pelt, Bell

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Where is the Pelf family from?

You can see how Pelf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelf family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Pelf family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelf's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Pelf families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelf 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 99 census records available for the last name Pelf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelf 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Pelf. 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 55 military records available for the last name Pelf. For the veterans among your Pelf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelf lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelf 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pelf

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