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Peledge Family History

Peledge 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: Eledge, Plenge, Arledge, Pledger, Elledge, Sledge, Lodge, Pelle

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Where is the Peledge family from?

You can see how Peledge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peledge family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Peledge families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Peledge's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Peledge families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peledge 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 Peledge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fruit Dealer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peledge. 100% of Peledge men worked as a Fruit Dealer.

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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

  • Fruit Dealer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Peledge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peledge 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Peledge. 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 6 military records available for the last name Peledge. For the veterans among your Peledge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peledge lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1993, in the United States, Peledge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Peledge in 1969 was 87, and 72 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peledge 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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