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Pelsher Family History

Pelsher 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: Pelcher, Felsher, Pelster, Peller, Belcher, Peiser, Pester, Pilcher

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Where is the Pelsher family from?

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

There are 93 census records available for the last name Pelsher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelsher 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Pelsher. 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 Pelsher. For the veterans among your Pelsher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelsher lifespan?

Average Pelsher life expectancy in 1973 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelsher 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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