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Pelmann Family History

Pelmann 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: Permann, Ehmann, Selman, Polman, Kelman, Lehmann, Bermann, Elman

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Where is the Pelmann family from?

You can see how Pelmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelmann family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Pelmann families were found in USA in 1880, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Pelmann family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelmann's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Pelmann families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Pelmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelmann 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Pelmann. 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 19 military records available for the last name Pelmann. For the veterans among your Pelmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelmann lifespan?

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