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Pelg Family History

Pelg 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: Pell, Peng, Pegg, Pelc, Pels, Elg, Pelo, Pelz, Pelt, Bell

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Where is the Pelg family from?

You can see how Pelg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pelg family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pelg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelg 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 68 census records available for the last name Pelg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelg 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Pelg. 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 55 military records available for the last name Pelg. For the veterans among your Pelg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelg lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1972, in the United States, Pelg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Pelg in 1968 was 72, and 82 in 1972.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelg 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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