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Pelberg Family History

Pelberg 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: Helberg, Selberg, Melberg, Elberg, Perlberg, Felber, Peller, Seaberg

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Where is the Pelberg family from?

You can see how Pelberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Pelberg families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pelberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pelberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelberg 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 Pelberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Store Keeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pelberg. 100% of Pelberg men worked as a Store Keeper.

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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

  • Store Keeper
    100%

What Pelberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Pelberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelberg 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Pelberg. 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 22 military records available for the last name Pelberg. For the veterans among your Pelberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelberg lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Pelberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pelberg in 1969 was 59, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelberg 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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