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Pellum Family History

Pellum Surname Meaning

English: variant of Pelham.

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


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Where is the Pellum family from?

You can see how Pellum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pellum family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pellum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Pellum family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Pellum's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pellum families in 1911.
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What did your Pellum ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pellum. 100% of Pellum men worked as a Journalier.

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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

  • Journalier
    100%

What Pellum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pellum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pellum 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Pellum. 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 535 military records available for the last name Pellum. For the veterans among your Pellum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pellum lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Pellum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pellum in 1945 was 31, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pellum 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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