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Pelgen Family History

Pelgen 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: Ellen, Peller, Pelle, Elsen, Bergen, Palen, Eggen, Felger, Pollen

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Where is the Pelgen family from?

You can see how Pelgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelgen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pelgen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Pelgen families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelgen's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Pelgen families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelgen 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 Pelgen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pelgen. 60% of Pelgen men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Manager
    40%

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Census Records

There are 437 census records available for the last name Pelgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelgen 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Pelgen. 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 96 military records available for the last name Pelgen. For the veterans among your Pelgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelgen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Pelgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pelgen in 1962 was 37, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelgen 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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