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Pelkofsky Family History

Pelkofsky 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: Polonsky, Polkowski, Palkowski, Pelowski, Perkowski, Kofsky, Polosky

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What did your Pelkofsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pelkofsky. 100% of Pelkofsky men worked as a Farm Hand.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Hand
    100%

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Pelkofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelkofsky 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Pelkofsky. 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 2 military records available for the last name Pelkofsky. For the veterans among your Pelkofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelkofsky lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Pelkofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pelkofsky in 1971 was 82, and 88 in 2001.

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