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Pelker Family History

Pelker 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: Peller, Kelker, Felker, Delker, Pelkey, Pelzer, Poelker, Welker

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Where is the Pelker family from?

You can see how Pelker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pelker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Pelker families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Pelker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pelker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelker 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 Pelker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pelker. 48% of Pelker 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
    48%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Labor
    11%
  • Welder
    11%

What Pelker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 953 census records available for the last name Pelker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelker 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Pelker. 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 117 military records available for the last name Pelker. For the veterans among your Pelker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelker lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Pelker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pelker in 1966 was 78, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pelker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelker 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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