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Pelkovich Family History

Pelkovich 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: Perkovich, Petkovich, Milkovich, Petrovich, Berkovich, Palkovic

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Where is the Pelkovich family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelkovich 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 Pelkovich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Oyster Shucker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pelkovich. 100% of Pelkovich women worked as an Oyster Shucker.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Oyster Shucker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Pelkovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelkovich 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Pelkovich. 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 2 military records available for the last name Pelkovich. For the veterans among your Pelkovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelkovich lifespan?

Average Pelkovich life expectancy in 1976 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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