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Pelagio Family History

Pelagio Surname Meaning

Spanish; Portuguese (Pelágio): from the personal name Pelagio Pelágio from Greek Pelagios (see Pelayo).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pelagio family from?

You can see how Pelagio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelagio family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pelagio families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pelagio's in USA. California had the highest population of Pelagio families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Pelagio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelagio 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Pelagio. 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 64 military records available for the last name Pelagio. For the veterans among your Pelagio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelagio lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Pelagio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pelagio in 1971 was 66, and 61 in 2004.

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