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Pellerite Family History

Pellerite 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: Pellerito, Pellerin, Bellerive, Peller, Gellert, Pellegrino, Pellett

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Where is the Pellerite family from?

You can see how Pellerite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pellerite family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pellerite family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pellerite's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Pellerite families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pellerite 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 Pellerite ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pellerite. 34% of Pellerite men worked as a Barber.

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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

  • Barber
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

What Pellerite family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Pellerite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pellerite 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Pellerite. 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 42 military records available for the last name Pellerite. For the veterans among your Pellerite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pellerite lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Pellerite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pellerite in 1966 was 61, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pellerite

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pellerite 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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