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Pelem Family History

Pelem 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: Peter, Helm, Palm, Peel, Paley, Peller, Pelle, Petek, Plum, Elam

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Where is the Pelem family from?

You can see how Pelem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelem family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pelem family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pelem's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Pelem families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelem 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 40 census records available for the last name Pelem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelem 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Pelem. 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 1 military records available for the last name Pelem. For the veterans among your Pelem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelem lifespan?

Average Pelem life expectancy in 1974 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelem 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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