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Pelga Family History

Pelga 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: Pella, Pelka, Penna, Palla, Pelle, Vela, Melia, Pola, Perla, Pala

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Where is the Pelga family from?

You can see how Pelga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelga family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pelga families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Pelga families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelga's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Pelga families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelga 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 20 census records available for the last name Pelga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelga 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Pelga. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pelga. For the veterans among your Pelga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelga lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelga 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pelga

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