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Pelin Family History

Pelin 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: Melin, Pepin, Helin, Palin, Belin, Polin, Perlin, Selin, Gelin, Pelan

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Where is the Pelin family from?

You can see how Pelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pelin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Pelin families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Pelin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pelin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelin 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 Pelin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pelin. 100% of Pelin men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Pelin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 841 census records available for the last name Pelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelin 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Pelin. 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 163 military records available for the last name Pelin. For the veterans among your Pelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelin lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Pelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pelin in 1972 was 68, and 94 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelin 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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