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Pelock Family History

Pelock 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: Plock, Lock, Peck, Block, Glock, Klock, Flock, Peacock, Plack

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Where is the Pelock family from?

You can see how Pelock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelock family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Pelock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Pelock family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelock's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Pelock families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelock 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 Pelock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pelock. 67% of Pelock men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Pelock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Pelock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelock 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Pelock. 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 36 military records available for the last name Pelock. For the veterans among your Pelock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelock lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Pelock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pelock in 1969 was 53, and 53 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelock 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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