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Pelaar Family History

Pelaar 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: Pear, Peller, Pelayo, Melgar, Pella, Delamar, Delmar, Claar, Paar

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Where is the Pelaar family from?

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

There are 21 census records available for the last name Pelaar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelaar 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Pelaar. 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 Pelaar. For the veterans among your Pelaar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelaar lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1996, in the United States, Pelaar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pelaar in 1988 was 84, and 88 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelaar 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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