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Pelhey Family History

Pelhey 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: Pelley, Pelkey, Paley, Peller, Pelle, Pilley, Pulley, Kelsey, Pedley

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Where is the Pelhey family from?

You can see how Pelhey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelhey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Pelhey families living in Vermont. This was about 60% of all the recorded Pelhey's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Pelhey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelhey 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 54 census records available for the last name Pelhey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelhey 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Pelhey. 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 5 military records available for the last name Pelhey. For the veterans among your Pelhey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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