This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Pellegrim family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Pellegrim Family History

Pellegrim 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: Pellegrin, Pellegrino, Pellerin, Pellegrini, Pilgrim, Peller

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Pellegrim family from?

You can see how Pellegrim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pellegrim family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pellegrim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Pellegrim family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Pellegrim's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Pellegrim families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pellegrim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Pellegrim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pellegrim. 60% of Pellegrim men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Pellegrim | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Pellegrim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Pellegrim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pellegrim census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Pellegrim

Passenger Lists

There are 151 immigration records available for the last name Pellegrim. 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.

View all Pellegrim immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 37 military records available for the last name Pellegrim. For the veterans among your Pellegrim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Pellegrim military records

You've only scratched the surface of Pellegrim family history

Discover More

What is the average Pellegrim lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Pellegrim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pellegrim in 1964 was 53, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pellegrim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pellegrim 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Pellegrim family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial