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Pelar Family History

Pelar 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, Pelak, Pelan, Pilar, Pekar, Bear, Peter, Vilar, Dear, Peller

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Where is the Pelar family from?

You can see how Pelar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pelar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Pelar families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pelar's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Pelar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelar 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 Pelar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pelar. 67% of Pelar 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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Pelar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 361 census records available for the last name Pelar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelar 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Pelar. 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 30 military records available for the last name Pelar. For the veterans among your Pelar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelar lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Pelar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pelar in 1970 was 68, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pelar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelar 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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