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Pelico Family History

Pelico Surname Meaning

Hispanic (Guatemala; Pelicó): possibly a nickname from Catalan pelicó ‘downy hairy’. It is common among Amerindians.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pelico family from?

You can see how Pelico families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelico family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pelico family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pelico's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Pelico families in 1920.
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What did your Pelico ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pelico. 100% of Pelico women worked as an Operator.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Pelico. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelico 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Pelico. 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 11 military records available for the last name Pelico. For the veterans among your Pelico ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelico lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Pelico life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Pelico in 1966 was 81, and 80 in 2000.

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