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Pelerin Family History

Pelerin Surname Meaning

see Pilgrim.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Pelerin family from?

You can see how Pelerin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelerin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pelerin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Pelerin family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelerin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pelerin families in 1891.
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What did your Pelerin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Tisserand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Pelerin. 56% of Pelerin men worked as a Journalier and 50% of Pelerin women worked as a Tisserand. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pelerin were Carpenter and Journalier.

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    56%
  • Journalist
    17%
  • Cultivateur
    17%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Tisserand
    50%
  • Journalier
    50%

What Pelerin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pelerin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelerin 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Pelerin. 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 66 military records available for the last name Pelerin. For the veterans among your Pelerin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelerin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Pelerin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Pelerin in 1965 was 87, and 75 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelerin 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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