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Pelzek Family History

Pelzek 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: Pelzer, Pelzel, Peller, Pelle, Petek, Bezek, Rezek, Belzer, Peek

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Where is the Pelzek family from?

You can see how Pelzek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelzek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pelzek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Pelzek families living in Wisconsin. This was about 83% of all the recorded Pelzek's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Pelzek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelzek 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 Pelzek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Inspector and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pelzek. 50% of Pelzek men worked as an Inspector and 50% of Pelzek women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pelzek were Clerk and Sewing.

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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

  • Inspector
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Sewing
    50%

What Pelzek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Pelzek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelzek 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Pelzek. 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 47 military records available for the last name Pelzek. For the veterans among your Pelzek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelzek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pelzek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Pelzek in 1963 was 73, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelzek 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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