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Pelegan Family History

Pelegan 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: Pelikan, Pelican, Keegan, Mehegan, Deegan, Pelan, Polega, Phlegar

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Where is the Pelegan family from?

You can see how Pelegan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelegan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pelegan family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelegan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pelegan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelegan 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 Pelegan ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Plumber
    100%

What Pelegan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Pelegan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelegan 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Pelegan. 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 9 military records available for the last name Pelegan. For the veterans among your Pelegan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelegan lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2004, in the United States, Pelegan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pelegan in 1991 was 74, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pelegan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelegan 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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