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Pelote Family History

Pelote 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, Pelotte, Belote, Pelle, Plate, Pulte, Pecore, Pelto, Plotz

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Where is the Pelote family from?

You can see how Pelote families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelote family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pelote families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Pelote families living in Georgia. This was about 58% of all the recorded Pelote's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Pelote families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelote 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 Pelote ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pelote. 54% of Pelote 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
    54%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Braider Fixer
    16%

What Pelote family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 892 census records available for the last name Pelote. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelote 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Pelote. 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 121 military records available for the last name Pelote. For the veterans among your Pelote ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelote lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pelote life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Pelote in 1962 was 69, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelote 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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