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Pellows Family History

Pellows 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: Fellows, Pellow, Bellows, Fallows, Bellow, Kellow, Peplow, Hallows

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Where is the Pellows family from?

You can see how Pellows families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pellows family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pellows families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Pellows families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pellows's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Pellows families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Pellows. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pellows 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Pellows. 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 25 military records available for the last name Pellows. For the veterans among your Pellows ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pellows lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Pellows life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Pellows in 1985 was 88, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pellows 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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