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Pelkington Family History

Pelkington 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: Elkington, Pilkington, Pennington, Ellington, Wellington, Elvington

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Where is the Pelkington family from?

You can see how Pelkington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelkington family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pelkington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Pelkington families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelkington's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pelkington families in 1891.
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What did your Pelkington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Merchant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pelkington. 100% of Pelkington men worked as a Coal Merchant and 100% of Pelkington women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coal Merchant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Pelkington family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pelkington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelkington 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 398 immigration records available for the last name Pelkington. 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 172 military records available for the last name Pelkington. For the veterans among your Pelkington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelkington lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Pelkington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pelkington in 1967 was 77, and 48 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelkington 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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