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Pelch Family History

Pelch 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: Pech, Pilch, Felch, Kelch, Pesch, Pelech, Welch, Peach, Perch, Belch

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Where is the Pelch family from?

You can see how Pelch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Pelch families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Pelch families living in Yorkshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Pelch's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Pelch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelch 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 Pelch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pelch. 100% of Pelch women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Pelch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pelch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelch 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Pelch. 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 129 military records available for the last name Pelch. For the veterans among your Pelch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pelch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pelch in 1963 was 78, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pelch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelch 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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