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Pelmore Family History

Pelmore 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: Elmore, Belmore, Palmore, Delmore, Wetmore, Gilmore, Pecore, Wilmore

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Where is the Pelmore family from?

You can see how Pelmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelmore family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Pelmore families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Pelmore family living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelmore's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Pelmore families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelmore 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 Pelmore ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pelmore. 100% of Pelmore 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 373 census records available for the last name Pelmore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelmore 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Pelmore. 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 43 military records available for the last name Pelmore. For the veterans among your Pelmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelmore lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Pelmore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Pelmore in 1967 was 92, and 51 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelmore 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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