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Pelard Family History

Pelard 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: Peard, Beard, Pollard, Seward, Pear, Pelayo, Legard, Peart, Eland

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Where is the Pelard family from?

You can see how Pelard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Pelard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Pelard family living in Maine. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pelard's in USA. Maine and 1 other state had the highest population of Pelard families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Pelard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelard 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Pelard. 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 15 military records available for the last name Pelard. For the veterans among your Pelard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelard lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelard 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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