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Pelio Family History

Pelio 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: Pelto, Celio, Pello, Pelo, Pelino, Melis, Melin, Pepin, Pelle, Peil

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Where is the Pelio family from?

You can see how Pelio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelio family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pelio families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Pelio family living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelio's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Pelio families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelio 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 Pelio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Trimmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pelio. 100% of Pelio men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pelio women worked as a Trimmer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Trimmer
    100%

What Pelio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Pelio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelio 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Pelio. 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 28 military records available for the last name Pelio. For the veterans among your Pelio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelio lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Pelio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Pelio in 1964 was 55, and 69 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pelio

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelio 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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