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Pelchat Family History

Pelchat Name Meaning

French (Normandy): from Old French pele chat ‘skins or steals cat’ probably used as a nickname for a usurer or skinflint.

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


Similar surnames: Pelcher, Pecha, Pecht, Demchak, Peschke, Lachat, Elchert, Pech, Peach

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Where is the Pelchat family from?

You can see how Pelchat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelchat family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pelchat families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 455 Pelchat families living in Quebec. This was about 99% of all the recorded Pelchat's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pelchat families in 1911.
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What did your Pelchat ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Manager were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Pelchat. 38% of Pelchat men worked as a Cultivateur and 32% of Pelchat women worked as a Manager. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pelchat were Fils Cultivateur and Mnagre. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    38%
  • Journalier
    16%
  • Rentier
    7%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Manager
    32%
  • Couturire
    16%
  • Operatrice
    11%
  • Mnagre
    11%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Pelchat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelchat 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 424 immigration records available for the last name Pelchat. 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 334 military records available for the last name Pelchat. For the veterans among your Pelchat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelchat lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Pelchat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pelchat in 1960 was 56, and 72 in 2004.

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