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Pellan Family History

Pellan 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, Pollan, Pelland, Pelan, Bellan, Pullan, Pellman, Pallas, Palla

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Where is the Pellan family from?

You can see how Pellan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pellan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pellan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Pellan families living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Pellan's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Pellan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pellan 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 Pellan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pellan. 60% of Pellan 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
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

What Pellan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 658 census records available for the last name Pellan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pellan 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Pellan. 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 69 military records available for the last name Pellan. For the veterans among your Pellan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pellan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Pellan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Pellan in 1967 was 65, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pellan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pellan 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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