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Pellham Family History

Pellham Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Pelham.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pellham family from?

You can see how Pellham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pellham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pellham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Pellham families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Pellham's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pellham families in 1891.
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What did your Pellham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pellham. 77% of Pellham men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    77%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

What Pellham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 932 census records available for the last name Pellham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pellham 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Pellham. 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 126 military records available for the last name Pellham. For the veterans among your Pellham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pellham lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Pellham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pellham in 1964 was 77, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pellham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pellham 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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