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Pelis Family History

Pelis 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: Melis, Velis, Peris, Pels, Polis, Nelis, Celis, Pelts, Delis, Pells

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Where is the Pelis family from?

You can see how Pelis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pelis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Pelis families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pelis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pelis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelis 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 Pelis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Labor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pelis. 35% of Pelis men worked as a Labor and 50% of Pelis women worked as a Labor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pelis were Public Acct and Stenographer.

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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

  • Labor
    35%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Public Acct
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Pelis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 926 census records available for the last name Pelis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelis 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Pelis. 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 133 military records available for the last name Pelis. For the veterans among your Pelis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Pelis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Pelis in 1963 was 80, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelis 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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