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Pelonsky Family History

Pelonsky 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: Polonsky, Plonsky, Belinsky, Plonski, Plansky, Polansky, Selinsky

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Where is the Pelonsky family from?

You can see how Pelonsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelonsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pelonsky families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Pelonsky family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pelonsky's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Pelonsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelonsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Pelonsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Pelonsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelonsky 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Pelonsky. 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 7 military records available for the last name Pelonsky. For the veterans among your Pelonsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelonsky lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1978, in the United States, Pelonsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Pelonsky in 1976 was 89, and 84 in 1978.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelonsky 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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