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Pelmer Family History

Pelmer 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: Palmer, Elmer, Peller, Helmer, Pelzer, Pelter, Celmer, Selmer, Zelmer

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Where is the Pelmer family from?

You can see how Pelmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pelmer families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Pelmer families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelmer's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Pelmer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelmer 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 Pelmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pelmer. 100% of Pelmer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 992 census records available for the last name Pelmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelmer 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Pelmer. 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 60 military records available for the last name Pelmer. For the veterans among your Pelmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelmer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Pelmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pelmer in 1966 was 88, and 77 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelmer 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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