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Pelovitz Family History

Pelovitz 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: Lovitz, Lebovitz, Ploetz, Plotz, Pelot, Pelotte, Politz, Peltz

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Where is the Pelovitz family from?

You can see how Pelovitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelovitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pelovitz families living in Maryland. This was about 40% of all the recorded Pelovitz's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Pelovitz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Pelovitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelovitz 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Pelovitz. 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 16 military records available for the last name Pelovitz. For the veterans among your Pelovitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelovitz lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Pelovitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pelovitz in 1969 was 59, and 94 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelovitz 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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