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Pelleg Family History

Pelleg 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, Pelle, Pelley, Geller, Heller, Seller, Pille, Keller, Weller

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Pelleg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelleg 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Pelleg. 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 1 military records available for the last name Pelleg. For the veterans among your Pelleg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelleg lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1995, in the United States, Pelleg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pelleg in 1988 was 59, and 80 in 1995.

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