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Pelren Family History

Pelren 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: Perren, Ellen, Peller, Pelle, Perron, Elsen, Herren, Petre, Palen

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Where is the Pelren family from?

You can see how Pelren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelren family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pelren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Pelren families living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelren's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Pelren families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Pelren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelren 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Pelren. 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 19 military records available for the last name Pelren. For the veterans among your Pelren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelren lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Pelren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pelren in 1963 was 79, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelren 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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