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Peleska Family History

Peleska 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: Poleski, Zelenka, Pelka, Plesko, Selesky, Pliska, Peterka, Peska

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Where is the Peleska family from?

You can see how Peleska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peleska family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Peleska families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Peleska families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Peleska's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Peleska families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peleska 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 67 census records available for the last name Peleska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peleska 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Peleska. 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 44 military records available for the last name Peleska. For the veterans among your Peleska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peleska lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Peleska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Peleska in 1966 was 76, and 63 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peleska 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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