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Pelose Family History

Pelose 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: Peloso, Pelosi, Pelle, Close, Pease, Delos, Pecore, Melrose, Penrose

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Where is the Pelose family from?

You can see how Pelose families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelose family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Pelose families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Pelose families living in Lancashire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Pelose's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pelose families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelose 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 Pelose ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Finisher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pelose. 25% of Pelose men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Pelose women worked as a Finisher.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Gardener
    25%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Owner
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Finisher
    100%

What Pelose family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 599 census records available for the last name Pelose. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelose 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Pelose. 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 122 military records available for the last name Pelose. For the veterans among your Pelose ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelose lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pelose life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pelose in 1963 was 75, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelose 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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