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Pellison Family History

Pellison 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: Jellison, Kellison, Ellison, Allison, Pennison, Pellino, Elliston

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Where is the Pellison family from?

You can see how Pellison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pellison family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pellison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Pellison family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pellison's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Pellison families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Pellison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pellison 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Pellison. 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 6 military records available for the last name Pellison. For the veterans among your Pellison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pellison lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1991, in the United States, Pellison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Pellison in 1967 was 86, and 94 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pellison 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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