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Pelanda Family History

Pelanda 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: Landa, Eland, Penland, Poland, Deland, Ueland, Piland, Pelland

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Where is the Pelanda family from?

You can see how Pelanda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelanda family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Pelanda family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pelanda's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Pelanda families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelanda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pelanda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pelanda. 100% of Pelanda men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Pelanda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Pelanda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelanda 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Pelanda. 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 6 military records available for the last name Pelanda. For the veterans among your Pelanda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelanda lifespan?

Between 2000 and 2003, in the United States, Pelanda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pelanda in 2000 was 45, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelanda 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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