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Pellein Family History

Pellein 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: Pellerin, Ellen, Peller, Pelle, Fellin, Poehlein, Pollen, Sellin

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Where is the Pellein family from?

You can see how Pellein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pellein family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pellein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pellein families living in New Hampshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Pellein's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Pellein families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Pellein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pellein 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Pellein. 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 2 military records available for the last name Pellein. For the veterans among your Pellein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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