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Pellechia Family History

Pellechia 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: Pellecchia, Pelliccia, Pelech, Palleschi, Pellerin, Telleria

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Where is the Pellechia family from?

You can see how Pellechia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pellechia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Pellechia families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pellechia's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Pellechia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pellechia 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 Pellechia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pellechia. 20% of Pellechia men worked as a New Worker and 34% of Pellechia women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pellechia were Truck Driver and Labor.

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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

  • New Worker
    20%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Labor
    34%

What Pellechia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 476 census records available for the last name Pellechia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pellechia 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Pellechia. 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 186 military records available for the last name Pellechia. For the veterans among your Pellechia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pellechia lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Pellechia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pellechia in 1951 was 50, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pellechia 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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