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Pelissier Family History

Pelissier Surname Meaning

French (Pélissier): occupational name from Old French pelicier ‘furrier’ (an agent derivative of pelice ‘fur cloak’ from Late Latin pellicia from pellis ‘skin fur’).

The surname was also taken to Britain by Huguenot refugees.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pelissier family from?

You can see how Pelissier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelissier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pelissier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Pelissier families living in Middlesex. This was about 56% of all the recorded Pelissier's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Pelissier families in 1891.
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What did your Pelissier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pelissier. 100% of Pelissier women worked as a Private Means.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pelissier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelissier 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Pelissier. 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 475 military records available for the last name Pelissier. For the veterans among your Pelissier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelissier lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Pelissier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pelissier in 1950 was 43, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelissier 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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