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Pelsang Family History

Pelsang 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: Helsing, Persing, Felsing, Pelland, Pelan, Elsing, Pang, Liang, Sang

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Where is the Pelsang family from?

You can see how Pelsang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelsang family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Pelsang families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Pelsang's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pelsang families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Pelsang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelsang 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Pelsang. 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 61 military records available for the last name Pelsang. For the veterans among your Pelsang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelsang lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Pelsang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Pelsang in 1971 was 93, and 42 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pelsang

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelsang 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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