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Pemelis Family History

Pemelis 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: Melis, Lemelin, Perlis, Peel, Melin, Meis, Melia, Peoples, Mellis

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Where is the Pemelis family from?

You can see how Pemelis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pemelis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pemelis family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pemelis's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Pemelis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Pemelis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pemelis 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Pemelis. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pemelis. For the veterans among your Pemelis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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