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Pelgar Family History

Pelgar 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: Melgar, Polgar, Felgar, Pear, Peller, Pella, Delmar, Felger, Belger

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Where is the Pelgar family from?

You can see how Pelgar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelgar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pelgar family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pelgar's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Pelgar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelgar 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 62 census records available for the last name Pelgar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelgar 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Pelgar. 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 2 military records available for the last name Pelgar. For the veterans among your Pelgar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelgar lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Pelgar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pelgar in 1966 was 50, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelgar 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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