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Pelkie Family History

Pelkie Name 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: Pelle, Elkin, Belkin, Reekie, Belke, Oelke, Leckie, Elzie, Pelka

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Where is the Pelkie family from?

You can see how Pelkie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelkie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pelkie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 30 Pelkie families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Pelkie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pelkie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelkie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pelkie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pelkie. 67% of Pelkie men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Word At Home
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pelkie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelkie 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Pelkie. 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 153 military records available for the last name Pelkie. For the veterans among your Pelkie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelkie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pelkie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pelkie in 1963 was 78, and 81 in 2004.

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