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Pelish Family History

Pelish 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: Polish, Polich, Melis, Belich, Klish, Yelich, Pelech, Welsh, Perich

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Where is the Pelish family from?

You can see how Pelish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelish family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pelish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Pelish families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pelish's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pelish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelish 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 Pelish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pelish. 50% of Pelish men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Miner
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%

What Pelish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 339 census records available for the last name Pelish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelish 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Pelish. 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 69 military records available for the last name Pelish. For the veterans among your Pelish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelish lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Pelish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pelish in 1957 was 53, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelish 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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