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Pellek Family History

Pellek 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: Peller, Pelle, Pelley, Geller, Heller, Seller, Pille, Keller, Weller

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Where is the Pellek family from?

You can see how Pellek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pellek family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pellek families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 3 Pellek families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pellek's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Pellek families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Pellek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pellek 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Pellek. 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 73 military records available for the last name Pellek. For the veterans among your Pellek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pellek lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Pellek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Pellek in 1968 was 80, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pellek 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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