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Pelste Family History

Pelste 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: Pelster, Pelle, Plate, Pease, Pester, Pulte, Beste, Pelto, Polster

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Where is the Pelste family from?

You can see how Pelste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelste family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pelste family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelste's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Pelste families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelste 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 4 census records available for the last name Pelste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelste 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 Pelste. 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 1 military records available for the last name Pelste. For the veterans among your Pelste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelste 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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