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Peloch Family History

Peloch 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: Ploch, Pelech, Polich, Pech, Enoch, Pilch, Felch, Belich, Bloch

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Where is the Peloch family from?

You can see how Peloch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peloch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Peloch family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Peloch's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Peloch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peloch 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 Peloch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peloch. 100% of Peloch men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Peloch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Peloch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peloch 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Peloch. 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 4 military records available for the last name Peloch. For the veterans among your Peloch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peloch lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Peloch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Peloch in 1976 was 79, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peloch 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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