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Pelsen Family History

Pelsen 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: Elsen, Felsen, Nelsen, Olsen, Elson, Ellen, Peller, Pelle, Nelson

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Where is the Pelsen family from?

You can see how Pelsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pelsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Pelsen families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelsen's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Pelsen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Pelsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelsen 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Pelsen. 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 15 military records available for the last name Pelsen. For the veterans among your Pelsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelsen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Pelsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pelsen in 1970 was 81, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelsen 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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