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Pellman Name Meaning

English: derivative of Pell .

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


Similar surnames: Pullman, Ellman, Pollman, Sellman, Hellman, Wellman, Bellman

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Where is the Pellman family from?

You can see how Pellman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pellman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pellman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Pellman families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pellman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pellman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pellman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pellman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pellman. 19% of Pellman men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Pellman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pellman were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Pellman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pellman 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 433 immigration records available for the last name Pellman. 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 571 military records available for the last name Pellman. For the veterans among your Pellman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pellman lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Pellman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pellman in 1954 was 62, and 79 in 2004.

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