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Pelski Family History

Pelski 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: Polski, Poleski, Demski, Wolski, Bielski, Pelak, Pelka, Ploski

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Where is the Pelski family from?

You can see how Pelski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pelski family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pelski's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Pelski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Pelski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelski 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Pelski. 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 Pelski. For the veterans among your Pelski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelski lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Pelski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pelski in 1968 was 47, and 73 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pelski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelski 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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