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Pelner Family History

Pelner 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: Penner, Peller, Kelner, Pelzer, Pelter, Selner, Berner, Geller

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Where is the Pelner family from?

You can see how Pelner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelner family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pelner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 5 Pelner families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelner's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Pelner families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelner 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 Pelner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pelner. 100% of Pelner men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pelner women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Pelner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Pelner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelner 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Pelner. 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 27 military records available for the last name Pelner. For the veterans among your Pelner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Pelner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Pelner in 1964 was 77, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelner 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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