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Pelkow Family History

Pelkow 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: Pellow, Perko, Bellow, Kellow, Pelto, Peplow, Below, Pelka, Pelot

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelkow 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 10 census records available for the last name Pelkow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelkow 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Pelkow. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Pelkow. For the veterans among your Pelkow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelkow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1965, in the United States, Pelkow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Pelkow in 1963 was 72, and 45 in 1965.

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