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Pelzling Family History

Pelzling 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: Helling, Welling, Melling, Pilling, Telling, Delling, Peeling

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Pelzling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelzling 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Pelzling. 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 Pelzling. For the veterans among your Pelzling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelzling lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1977, in the United States, Pelzling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Pelzling in 1962 was 84, and 71 in 1977.

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