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Pelatt Family History

Pelatt 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: Platt, Gelatt, Platz, Plant, Pilat, Pelayo, Blatt, Plate, Pilato

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Where is the Pelatt family from?

You can see how Pelatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelatt family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pelatt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Pelatt families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelatt's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Pelatt families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelatt 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 205 census records available for the last name Pelatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelatt 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Pelatt. 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 8 military records available for the last name Pelatt. For the veterans among your Pelatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelatt lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1997, in the United States, Pelatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pelatt in 1978 was 75, and 90 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelatt 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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