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Pelry Family History

Pelry 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: Perry, Peery, Petry, Pelky, Pelly, Penry, Peary, Henry, Berry, Terry

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Where is the Pelry family from?

You can see how Pelry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelry family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pelry families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Pelry families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pelry's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pelry families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Pelry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelry 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Pelry. 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 12 military records available for the last name Pelry. For the veterans among your Pelry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelry lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelry 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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