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Pelgrift Family History

Pelgrift 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: Pilgrim, Perritt, Segrist, Belgrave, Merritt, Griff, Peart, Pertuit

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Where is the Pelgrift family from?

You can see how Pelgrift families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelgrift family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pelgrift family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelgrift's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Pelgrift families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelgrift 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 43 census records available for the last name Pelgrift. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelgrift 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Pelgrift. 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 10 military records available for the last name Pelgrift. For the veterans among your Pelgrift ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelgrift lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Pelgrift life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Pelgrift in 1977 was 83, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelgrift 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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