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Pelczer Family History

Pelczer 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: Pelzer, Pelcher, Peltzer, Pelczar, Peller, Belcher, Pilcher, Meltzer

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Where is the Pelczer family from?

You can see how Pelczer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelczer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pelczer family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pelczer's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Pelczer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelczer 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 20 census records available for the last name Pelczer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelczer 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Pelczer. 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 15 military records available for the last name Pelczer. For the veterans among your Pelczer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelczer lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1994, in the United States, Pelczer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pelczer in 1989 was 76, and 53 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pelczer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelczer 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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