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Pelik Family History

Pelik 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: Pelak, Palik, Malik, Peck, Melis, Melin, Pepin, Pelikan, Pelle, Peil

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Where is the Pelik family from?

You can see how Pelik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pelik family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pelik's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Pelik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelik 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 49 census records available for the last name Pelik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelik 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Pelik. 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 4 military records available for the last name Pelik. For the veterans among your Pelik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelik lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Pelik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pelik in 1967 was 72, and 90 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelik 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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