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Pelm Family History

Pelm 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: Helm, Palm, Pell, Elm, Kelm, Pelc, Pels, Pelo, Pelz, Pelt

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Where is the Pelm family from?

You can see how Pelm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelm family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pelm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Pelm families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pelm's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pelm families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelm 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 Pelm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pelm. 100% of Pelm men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Pelm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Pelm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelm 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Pelm. 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 60 military records available for the last name Pelm. For the veterans among your Pelm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelm lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1983, in the United States, Pelm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Pelm in 1972 was 77, and 83 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelm 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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