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Pelinka Family History

Pelinka 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: Zelinka, Pelikan, Zelenka, Pecina, Glinka, Palinkas, Pelka, Polivka

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Where is the Pelinka family from?

You can see how Pelinka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelinka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Pelinka families living in Minnesota. This was about 86% of all the recorded Pelinka's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Pelinka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelinka 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 Pelinka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pelinka. 72% of Pelinka men worked as a Farming and 60% of Pelinka women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pelinka were Laborer and Stenographer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Pelinka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Pelinka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelinka 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Pelinka. 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 25 military records available for the last name Pelinka. For the veterans among your Pelinka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelinka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Pelinka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Pelinka in 1962 was 83, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelinka 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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