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Pelinski Family History

Pelinski 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: Zelinski, Helinski, Jelinski, Palinski, Polinski, Peplinski, Belinski

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Where is the Pelinski family from?

You can see how Pelinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelinski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pelinski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Pelinski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pelinski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelinski 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 131 census records available for the last name Pelinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelinski 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Pelinski. 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 37 military records available for the last name Pelinski. For the veterans among your Pelinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelinski lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Pelinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pelinski in 1978 was 75, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelinski 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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