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Pelfresne Family History

Pelfresne 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: Dufresne, Pelfrey, Leifeste, Melrose, Pellicane, Mcelfresh, Peres

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Where is the Pelfresne family from?

You can see how Pelfresne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelfresne family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pelfresne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Pelfresne families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelfresne's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Pelfresne families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelfresne 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 Pelfresne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelfresne 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pelfresne. 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 Pelfresne. For the veterans among your Pelfresne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelfresne lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1999, in the United States, Pelfresne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Pelfresne in 1956 was 33, and 47 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelfresne 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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