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Pelek Family History

Pelek 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: Petek, Peek, Zelek, Pelak, Pesek, Palek, Elek, Polek, Peter, Peel

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Where is the Pelek family from?

You can see how Pelek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pelek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pelek families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Pelek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pelek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelek 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 72 census records available for the last name Pelek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelek 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Pelek. 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 53 military records available for the last name Pelek. For the veterans among your Pelek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelek lifespan?

Average Pelek life expectancy in 1971 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelek 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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