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Pelkman Family History

Pelkman 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: Peckman, Pellman, Packman, Pelikan, Selman, Polman, Kelman, Speckman

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Where is the Pelkman family from?

You can see how Pelkman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelkman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pelkman families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Pelkman family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelkman's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Pelkman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Pelkman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelkman 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Pelkman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pelkman. For the veterans among your Pelkman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelkman lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1974, in the United States, Pelkman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Pelkman in 1972 was 66, and 70 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelkman 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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