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Pelason Family History

Pelason 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: Elson, Pelayo, Nelson, Person, Melson, Kelson, Belson, Pearson

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Where is the Pelason family from?

You can see how Pelason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelason family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pelason families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Pelason family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelason's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pelason families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelason 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 Pelason ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attendant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pelason. 100% of Pelason men worked as an Attendant.

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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

  • Attendant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Pelason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelason 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Pelason. 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 1 military records available for the last name Pelason. For the veterans among your Pelason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelason lifespan?

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