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Pelot Family History

Pelot Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Piłat or of its Germanized form Pilat. French: nickname derived from Old French pelu ‘hairy’.

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


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Where is the Pelot family from?

You can see how Pelot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelot family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pelot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Pelot families living in Quebec. This was about 39% of all the recorded Pelot's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pelot families in 1911.
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What did your Pelot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pelot. 29% of Pelot men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Pelot women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pelot were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    19%
  • Secretary
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Waitress
    14%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Pelot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelot 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Pelot. 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 930 military records available for the last name Pelot. For the veterans among your Pelot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelot lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Pelot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pelot in 1954 was 48, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelot 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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