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Pelger Family History

Pelger 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: Peller, Felger, Belger, Delger, Pilger, Pelzer, Pelter, Geller

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Where is the Pelger family from?

You can see how Pelger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pelger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Pelger families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Pelger's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pelger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelger 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 Pelger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pelger. 29% of Pelger men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Pelger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pelger were Machinist and Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

What Pelger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pelger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelger 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 467 immigration records available for the last name Pelger. 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 155 military records available for the last name Pelger. For the veterans among your Pelger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Pelger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Pelger in 1964 was 70, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelger 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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