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Pelatos Family History

Pelatos 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: Pelayo, Pilato, Plato, Pelto, Pelton, Platts, Latos, Pelts, Seaton

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Where is the Pelatos family from?

You can see how Pelatos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelatos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pelatos family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pelatos's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Pelatos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelatos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Pelatos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelatos 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Pelatos. 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 10 military records available for the last name Pelatos. For the veterans among your Pelatos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelatos lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1988, in the United States, Pelatos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Pelatos in 1983 was 67, and 63 in 1988.

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