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Pelfini Family History

Pelfini 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: Pulcini, Delfino, Pellino, Perini, Cellini, Delfin, Pelino, Petrini

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Where is the Pelfini family from?

You can see how Pelfini families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelfini family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pelfini families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelfini's in USA. California had the highest population of Pelfini families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelfini 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 Pelfini ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Pelfini family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Pelfini. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelfini 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Pelfini. 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 16 military records available for the last name Pelfini. For the veterans among your Pelfini ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelfini lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Pelfini life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Pelfini in 1969 was 78, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pelfini

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelfini 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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