Pelkan Family History

Pelkan Surname 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: Pelikan, Pelka, Pelan, Selman, Polman, Kelman, Belka, Pella, Elman, Perman

77	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
2	Military Records
15	Immigration Records
33	Census and Voter Lists
37	Member Trees

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Where is the Pelkan family from?

You can see how Pelkan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelkan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pelkan family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelkan's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Pelkan families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelkan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What Pelkan family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 33 census records available for the last name Pelkan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelkan 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Pelkan. 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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Military Records

There are 2 military records available for the last name Pelkan. For the veterans among your Pelkan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelkan lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Pelkan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pelkan in 1985 was 53, and 62 in 2003.

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Pelkan Surname Meaning

Where is the Pelkan family from?

What Pelkan family records will you find?

What is the average Pelkan lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Pelkan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pelkan in 1985 was 53, and 62 in 2003.

Pelkan Family History

Pelkan Surname Meaning

164 record(s) for Pelkan

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Where is the Pelkan family from?

What Pelkan family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Pelkan lifespan?

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Pelkan Surname Meaning

164 record(s) for Pelkan

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Where is the Pelkan family from?

What Pelkan family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Pelkan family history

What is the average Pelkan lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Pelkan family tree

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