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Pelcha Family History

Pelcha 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: Pelchat, Pecha, Pech, Pilch, Felch, Pella, Kelch, Pesch, Pelech

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Where is the Pelcha family from?

You can see how Pelcha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelcha family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pelcha families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Pelcha families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pelcha's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pelcha families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelcha 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 Pelcha ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pelcha. 50% of Pelcha men worked as a Journalier.

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    50%
  • Cultivateur
    50%

What Pelcha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Pelcha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelcha 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Pelcha. 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 30 military records available for the last name Pelcha. For the veterans among your Pelcha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelcha lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Pelcha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pelcha in 1975 was 44, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pelcha

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelcha 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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