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Pelunis Family History

Pelunis 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: Zelonis, Dennis, Melis, Politis, Mellis, Dellis, Benis, Pettis

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Where is the Pelunis family from?

You can see how Pelunis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelunis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pelunis family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pelunis's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Pelunis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelunis 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 39 census records available for the last name Pelunis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelunis 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Pelunis. 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 6 military records available for the last name Pelunis. For the veterans among your Pelunis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelunis lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Pelunis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Pelunis in 1970 was 95, and 88 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelunis 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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