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Pelor Family History

Pelor 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: Pelot, Pelo, Pecor, Pelon, Peter, Prior, Pear, Peller, Pelle, Pero

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Where is the Pelor family from?

You can see how Pelor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pelor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Pelor families living in Missouri. This was about 82% of all the recorded Pelor's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Pelor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelor 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 Pelor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pelor. 100% of Pelor women worked as a Secretary.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Pelor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Pelor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelor 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Pelor. 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 9 military records available for the last name Pelor. For the veterans among your Pelor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelor lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1977, in the United States, Pelor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Pelor in 1971 was 72, and 86 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelor 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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