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Pelkowski Family History

Pelkowski 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: Polkowski, Palkowski, Pelowski, Perkowski, Pellowski, Falkowski

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Where is the Pelkowski family from?

You can see how Pelkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelkowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Pelkowski families living in Illinois. This was about 21% of all the recorded Pelkowski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pelkowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelkowski 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 Pelkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pelkowski. 84% of Pelkowski men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Pelkowski women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pelkowski were Painter and Assembler.

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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
    84%
  • Painter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Assembler
    50%

What Pelkowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 509 census records available for the last name Pelkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelkowski 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Pelkowski. 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 298 military records available for the last name Pelkowski. For the veterans among your Pelkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelkowski lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Pelkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pelkowski in 1957 was 47, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pelkowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelkowski 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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