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Pellock Family History

Pellock 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: Pollock, Bellock, Tellock, Ellick, Peacock, Willock, Bullock, Bellack

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Where is the Pellock family from?

You can see how Pellock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pellock family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pellock families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Pellock families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Pellock's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Pellock families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pellock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1891
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What did your Pellock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pellock. 36% of Pellock men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pellock women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Spinner
    22%
  • Buyer
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Pellock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 426 census records available for the last name Pellock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pellock 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Pellock. 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 128 military records available for the last name Pellock. For the veterans among your Pellock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pellock lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Pellock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Pellock in 1964 was 57, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pellock

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pellock 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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