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Pelke Family History

Pelke 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: Pelle, Belke, Oelke, Pelka, Pehlke, Welke, Pelkey, Pelky, Selke

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Where is the Pelke family from?

You can see how Pelke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Pelke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Pelke families living in Glamorgan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pelke's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Pelke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelke 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 Pelke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pelke. 100% of Pelke women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Pelke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 977 census records available for the last name Pelke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelke 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Pelke. 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 151 military records available for the last name Pelke. For the veterans among your Pelke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelke lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Pelke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pelke in 1959 was 56, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pelke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelke 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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