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Pelnar Family History

Pelnar 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: Penna, Penner, Pear, Peller, Melgar, Pella, Delmar, Kelner, Perna

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Where is the Pelnar family from?

You can see how Pelnar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelnar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pelnar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Pelnar family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelnar's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Pelnar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelnar 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 Pelnar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pelnar. 53% of Pelnar men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Pelnar women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pelnar were Farming and Cook.

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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
    53%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Pelnar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 878 census records available for the last name Pelnar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelnar 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Pelnar. 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 179 military records available for the last name Pelnar. For the veterans among your Pelnar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelnar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pelnar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pelnar in 1963 was 67, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelnar 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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