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Pelrie Family History

Pelrie 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: Perrie, Petrie, Pelle, Erie, Petre, Perrier, Pere, Peri, Petri, Elzie

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Where is the Pelrie family from?

You can see how Pelrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelrie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Pelrie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Pelrie family living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelrie's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Pelrie families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Pelrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelrie 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Pelrie. 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 3 military records available for the last name Pelrie. For the veterans among your Pelrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelrie lifespan?

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