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Peligian Family History

Peligian 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: Pelikan, Pelican, Seligman, Melikian, Georgian, Feliciano, Meighan

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Where is the Peligian family from?

You can see how Peligian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peligian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Peligian family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Peligian's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Peligian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peligian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Peligian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peligian. 100% of Peligian women worked as a New Worker.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Peligian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Peligian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peligian 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Peligian. 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 Peligian. For the veterans among your Peligian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peligian lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Peligian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Peligian in 1971 was 91, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peligian 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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