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Pello Family History

Pello Surname Meaning

Catalan (Pelló): probably a nickname from pelló ‘nutshell’ the shuck or shell of certain nuts especially chestnuts.

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


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Where is the Pello family from?

You can see how Pello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pello family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Pello families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Pello families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 57% of all the recorded Pello's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Pello families in 1911.
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What did your Pello ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pello. 100% of Pello 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pello 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 389 immigration records available for the last name Pello. 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 331 military records available for the last name Pello. For the veterans among your Pello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pello lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pello in 1963 was 70, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pello ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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