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Peli Family History

Peli 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: Pepi, Pei, Pell, Meli, Peri, Poli, Pelc, Pels, Celi, Pelo

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Where is the Peli family from?

You can see how Peli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peli family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Peli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Peli families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Peli's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Peli families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peli 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 Peli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peli. 60% of Peli men worked as a 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
    60%
  • Mason
    40%

What Peli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Peli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peli 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Peli. 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 42 military records available for the last name Peli. For the veterans among your Peli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peli lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Peli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Peli in 1959 was 39, and 83 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peli 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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