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Pelusi Family History

Pelusi 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: Peluso, Pelosi, Pels, Peloso, Plush, Polus, Pelts, Peruski, Pells

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Where is the Pelusi family from?

You can see how Pelusi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelusi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pelusi families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Pelusi's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pelusi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelusi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pelusi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pelusi. 55% of Pelusi men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pelusi women worked as a Stenographer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    55%
  • New Worker
    28%
  • Manager
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Pelusi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 428 census records available for the last name Pelusi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelusi 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Pelusi. 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 98 military records available for the last name Pelusi. For the veterans among your Pelusi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelusi lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Pelusi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Pelusi in 1951 was 41, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelusi 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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