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Pelisson Family History

Pelisson 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: Peniston, Poisson, Eliasson, Persson, Elison, Seligson, Eliason

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Where is the Pelisson family from?

You can see how Pelisson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelisson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Pelisson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Pelisson family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelisson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pelisson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Pelisson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelisson 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Pelisson. 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 6 military records available for the last name Pelisson. For the veterans among your Pelisson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelisson lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1980, in the United States, Pelisson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Pelisson in 1977 was 80, and 81 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelisson 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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