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Pelcer Family History

Pelcer 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: Peller, Melcer, Pelzer, Pelter, Pelcher, Selcer, Geller, Palmer

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Where is the Pelcer family from?

You can see how Pelcer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelcer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Pelcer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Pelcer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelcer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pelcer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelcer 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 209 census records available for the last name Pelcer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelcer 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Pelcer. 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 16 military records available for the last name Pelcer. For the veterans among your Pelcer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelcer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Pelcer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pelcer in 1962 was 76, and 95 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelcer 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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