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Pellack Family History

Pellack 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: Bellack, Pollack, Ellick, Pella, Plack, Pollock, Sellick, Spellacy

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Where is the Pellack family from?

You can see how Pellack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pellack family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pellack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Pellack family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pellack's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Pellack families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pellack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pellack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pellack. 100% of Pellack men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Pellack family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Pellack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pellack 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Pellack. 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 30 military records available for the last name Pellack. For the veterans among your Pellack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pellack lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Pellack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pellack in 1953 was 32, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pellack

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pellack 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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