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Pelzmann Family History

Pelzmann 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: Zellmann, Holzmann, Hellmann, Feldmann, Plamann, Wellmann, Salzmann

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Where is the Pelzmann family from?

You can see how Pelzmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelzmann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pelzmann family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Pelzmann's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Pelzmann families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Pelzmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelzmann 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Pelzmann. 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 33 military records available for the last name Pelzmann. For the veterans among your Pelzmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelzmann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pelzmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pelzmann in 1963 was 70, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pelzmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelzmann 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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