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Pelvas Family History

Pelvas 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: Pallas, Elias, Pella, Bellas, Plas, Zervas, Silvas, Selva, Petras

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Where is the Pelvas family from?

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

There are 1 census records available for the last name Pelvas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelvas 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Pelvas. 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 2 military records available for the last name Pelvas. For the veterans among your Pelvas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelvas lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2002, in the United States, Pelvas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pelvas in 1994 was 71, and 86 in 2002.

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