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Pelky Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Pelletier ‘furrier’. Alteration of the French ending -tier to English -k(e)y is typical for American French surnames. Compare Pelkey and Pilkey . Possibly also an Americanized form of Polish Pełka or Jewish Pelka .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Pelkey, Pelka, Perley, Belka, Pelly, Zelko, Paley, Pilkey, Pelon

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Where is the Pelky family from?

You can see how Pelky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelky family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pelky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Pelky families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelky's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pelky families in 1911.
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What did your Pelky ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pelky. 50% of Pelky men worked as a Labourer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Pelky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelky 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Pelky. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 460 military records available for the last name Pelky. For the veterans among your Pelky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelky lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Pelky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pelky in 1956 was 64, and 83 in 2004.

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