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Pelia Family History

Pelia 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: Melia, Pella, Pelka, Elia, Celia, Melis, Melin, Pepin, Elias, Penna

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Where is the Pelia family from?

You can see how Pelia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pelia families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pelia's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Pelia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelia 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 133 census records available for the last name Pelia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelia 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Pelia. 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 Pelia. For the veterans among your Pelia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelia lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Pelia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Pelia in 1985 was 70, and 55 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelia 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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