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Pellny Family History

Pellny 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: Pelley, Pelly, Penny, Peller, Pelle, Pilley, Pell, Polly, Pella

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Where is the Pellny family from?

You can see how Pellny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pellny family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Pellny families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Pellny's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Pellny families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pellny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Pellny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pellny 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Pellny. 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 22 military records available for the last name Pellny. For the veterans among your Pellny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pellny lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Pellny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pellny in 1975 was 79, and 97 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pellny 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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