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Pelsky Family History

Pelsky 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: Polsky, Pelky, Belsky, Persky, Kelsey, Lesky, Pelak, Pelka, Wolsky

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Where is the Pelsky family from?

You can see how Pelsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelsky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pelsky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Pelsky families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelsky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pelsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelsky 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 80 census records available for the last name Pelsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelsky 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Pelsky. 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 6 military records available for the last name Pelsky. For the veterans among your Pelsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelsky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1982, in the United States, Pelsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Pelsky in 1963 was 62, and 77 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelsky 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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