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Pellay Family History

Pellay 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, Pelley, Pallay, Pelly, Pillay, Pallas, Palla, Peller, Pelle

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Where is the Pellay family from?

You can see how Pellay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pellay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pellay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Pellay family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pellay's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pellay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pellay 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 Pellay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cashier was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pellay. 100% of Pellay women worked as a Cashier.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    100%

What Pellay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Pellay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pellay 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Pellay. 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 10 military records available for the last name Pellay. For the veterans among your Pellay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pellay lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Pellay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Pellay in 1979 was 70, and 75 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pellay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pellay 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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