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Pelenski Family History

Pelenski 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: Zelenski, Polanski, Poleski, Zelinski, Plonski, Helinski, Jelinski

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Where is the Pelenski family from?

You can see how Pelenski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelenski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pelenski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pelenski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pelenski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelenski 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 75 census records available for the last name Pelenski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelenski 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Pelenski. 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 45 military records available for the last name Pelenski. For the veterans among your Pelenski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelenski lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Pelenski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pelenski in 1976 was 50, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelenski 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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