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Pelosa Family History

Pelosa 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: Peloso, Pelosi, Petosa, Posa, Delos, Pella, Pesola, Celona, Palos

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Where is the Pelosa family from?

You can see how Pelosa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelosa family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Pelosa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there were 4 Pelosa families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelosa's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Pelosa families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Pelosa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelosa 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Pelosa. 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 74 military records available for the last name Pelosa. For the veterans among your Pelosa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelosa lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Pelosa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pelosa in 1971 was 80, and 59 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelosa 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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