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Peloski Family History

Peloski 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: Ploski, Pelowski, Pelosi, Poleski, Plonski, Peloso, Polski, Koloski

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Where is the Peloski family from?

You can see how Peloski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peloski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Peloski families living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Peloski's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Peloski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peloski 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 Peloski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stripper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peloski. 67% of Peloski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Peloski women worked as a Stripper.

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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
    67%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stripper
    100%

What Peloski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Peloski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peloski 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Peloski. 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 33 military records available for the last name Peloski. For the veterans among your Peloski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peloski lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Peloski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Peloski in 1970 was 70, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peloski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peloski 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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