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Pelkki Family History

Pelkki 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: Pelak, Pelka, Pelkey, Pelky, Polski, Pelosi, Peck, Pecci, Pelikan

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Where is the Pelkki family from?

You can see how Pelkki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelkki family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pelkki family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelkki's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Pelkki families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Pelkki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelkki 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Pelkki. 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 4 military records available for the last name Pelkki. For the veterans among your Pelkki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelkki lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Pelkki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pelkki in 1966 was 56, and 84 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelkki 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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