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Peselow Family History

Peselow 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: Peplow, Pellow, Perlow, Peglow, Teslow, Weseloh, Peel, Gesell, Bellow

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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Peselow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peselow 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Peselow. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Peselow. For the veterans among your Peselow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peselow lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Peselow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Peselow in 1975 was 50, and 81 in 2001.

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