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Pelprey Family History

Pelprey 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: Pelphrey, Pelfrey, Palfrey, Pelley, Delorey, Pelkey, Deprey, Petrey

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Where is the Pelprey family from?

You can see how Pelprey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelprey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pelprey family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelprey's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Pelprey families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Pelprey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelprey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pelprey. 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 Pelprey. For the veterans among your Pelprey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelprey lifespan?

Average Pelprey life expectancy in 1997 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelprey 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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