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Pelroy Family History

Pelroy 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: Melroy, Percy, Leroy, Perron, Pero, Perry, Meloy, Petrov, Petro

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Where is the Pelroy family from?

You can see how Pelroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelroy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Pelroy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Pelroy families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelroy's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Pelroy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelroy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Pelroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelroy 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 Pelroy. 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 80 military records available for the last name Pelroy. For the veterans among your Pelroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelroy lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2001, in the United States, Pelroy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pelroy in 1955 was 40, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelroy 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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