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Pelinger Family History

Pelinger 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: Selinger, Perlinger, Zelinger, Peninger, Slinger, Beringer, Salinger

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Where is the Pelinger family from?

You can see how Pelinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Pelinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Pelinger family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelinger's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Pelinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelinger 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 73 census records available for the last name Pelinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelinger 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Pelinger. 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 3 military records available for the last name Pelinger. For the veterans among your Pelinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelinger lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1996, in the United States, Pelinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pelinger in 1982 was 76, and 89 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelinger 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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