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Pelsue Family History

Pelsue 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: Pelle, Pease, Perdue, Pesce, Belshe, Else, Pels, Felske, Belue, Pense

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Where is the Pelsue family from?

You can see how Pelsue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelsue family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pelsue families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Pelsue families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pelsue's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pelsue families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelsue 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 Pelsue ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Pelsue family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 825 census records available for the last name Pelsue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelsue 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Pelsue. 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 168 military records available for the last name Pelsue. For the veterans among your Pelsue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelsue lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Pelsue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pelsue in 1962 was 84, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pelsue

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelsue 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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