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Pellans Family History

Pellans 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: Pelland, Pallas, Pella, Penland, Helland, Bellas, Pollan, Felland

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Where is the Pellans family from?

You can see how Pellans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pellans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pellans families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 2 Pellans families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pellans's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pellans families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Pellans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pellans 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Pellans. 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 4 military records available for the last name Pellans. For the veterans among your Pellans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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