Pells Family History

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Pells Name Meaning

Variant spelling of Dutch Pels.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Pels, Sells, Ells, Eells, Delis, Pelts, Fells, Pell, Pall, Pelley

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Pells Family Origin

Where is the Pells family from?

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You can see how Pells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pells family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pells families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 92 Pells families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Pells's in the UK. London had the highest population of Pells families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pells surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Pells Family Occupations

What did your Pells ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Pells. 4% of Pells men worked as a General Labourer and 56% of Pells women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pells were Old Age Pensioner and Housewife

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • General Labourer
    4%
  • Farm Labourer
    3%
  • Builders Labourer
    2%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    2%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    56%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Pells Historical Records

What Pells family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Pells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pells census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 920 immigration records available for the last name Pells. 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 Card

There are 965 military records available for the last name Pells. For the veterans among your Pells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Pells Life Expectancy

What is the average Pells lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Pells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Pells in 1964 was 74, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pells

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pells 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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