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Pelyak Family History

Pelyak 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: Pelak, Polyak, Peak, Pella, Polak, Pelka, Selak, Pelham, Pelan, Belak

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Where is the Pelyak family from?

You can see how Pelyak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelyak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pelyak families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pelyak's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pelyak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelyak 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 63 census records available for the last name Pelyak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelyak 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Pelyak. 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 64 military records available for the last name Pelyak. For the veterans among your Pelyak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelyak lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Pelyak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pelyak in 1967 was 75, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelyak 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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