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Pealus Family History

Pealus 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: Paus, Petrus, Palos, Eales, Palas, Palys, Perales, Neals, Readus

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Pealus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pealus 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 Pealus. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pealus. For the veterans among your Pealus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pealus lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1991, in the United States, Pealus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Pealus in 1961 was 57, and 81 in 1991.

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