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Pellrin Family History

Pellrin 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: Pellerin, Fellin, Sellin, Perlin, Yellin, Bellin, Petrin, Pellino

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Where is the Pellrin family from?

You can see how Pellrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pellrin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Pellrin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Pellrin families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Pellrin's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Pellrin families in 1840.
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What did your Pellrin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pellrin. 60% of Pellrin men worked as a Carpenter.

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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 1921

  • Carpenter
    60%
  • Journalier
    40%

What Pellrin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Pellrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pellrin 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Pellrin. 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 5 military records available for the last name Pellrin. For the veterans among your Pellrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pellrin lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1984, in the United States, Pellrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Pellrin in 1983 was 61, and 61 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pellrin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pellrin 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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