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Pellak Family History

Pellak 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: Pella, Pelak, Pollak, Pallas, Palla, Peller, Pelle, Peak, Perla, Pell

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Where is the Pellak family from?

You can see how Pellak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pellak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pellak family living in Alaska. This was 100% of all the recorded Pellak's in USA. Alaska had the highest population of Pellak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pellak 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 Pellak ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Pellak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Pellak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pellak 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Pellak. 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 56 military records available for the last name Pellak. For the veterans among your Pellak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pellak lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Pellak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Pellak in 1968 was 65, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pellak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pellak 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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