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Pelos Family History

Pelos 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: Delos, Palos, Pelot, Pels, Peloso, Pelo, Pelts, Pelosi, Pulos, Pelon

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Where is the Pelos family from?

You can see how Pelos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelos family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pelos families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Pelos families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelos's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pelos families in 1891.
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What did your Pelos ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pelos. 100% of Pelos women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Pelos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelos 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Pelos. 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 47 military records available for the last name Pelos. For the veterans among your Pelos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelos lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pelos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pelos in 1963 was 73, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelos 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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