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Pelit Family History

Pelit 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: Petit, Pelot, Polit, Pelt, Melis, Melin, Pepin, Pelle, Peil, Pilat

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Where is the Pelit family from?

You can see how Pelit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelit family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pelit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Pelit families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelit's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pelit families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Pelit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelit 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Pelit. 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 74 military records available for the last name Pelit. For the veterans among your Pelit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelit lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelit 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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