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Pelman Family History

Pelman 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: Selman, Polman, Kelman, Elman, Perman, Belman, Helman, Penman, Felman

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Where is the Pelman family from?

You can see how Pelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pelman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Pelman families living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pelman's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Pelman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelman 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 Pelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Counter Hand was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pelman. 100% of Pelman women worked as a Counter Hand.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Counter Hand
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelman 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Pelman. 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 333 military records available for the last name Pelman. For the veterans among your Pelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelman lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Pelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pelman in 1945 was 22, and 46 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelman 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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