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Pelicher Family History

Pelicher 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: Pelcher, Belcher, Keicher, Pilcher, Eicher, Reicher, Plocher

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Where is the Pelicher family from?

You can see how Pelicher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelicher family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Pelicher family living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelicher's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Pelicher families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Pelicher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelicher 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Pelicher. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pelicher. For the veterans among your Pelicher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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