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Pelais Family History

Pelais 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, Pelayo, Mellis, Dellis, Plas, Pettis, Ellis, Bellis, Plass

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Where is the Pelais family from?

You can see how Pelais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelais family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pelais families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pelais families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelais's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pelais families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Pelais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelais 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Pelais. 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 3 military records available for the last name Pelais. For the veterans among your Pelais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelais lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1993, in the United States, Pelais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pelais in 1986 was 88, and 95 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelais 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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