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Pelowski Family History

Pelowski Surname Meaning

Polish: variant of Pielowski a habitational name for someone from a place called Pielowce in Lida province now in Lithuania.

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


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Where is the Pelowski family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pelowski. 43% of Pelowski 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 988 census records available for the last name Pelowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelowski 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Pelowski. 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 186 military records available for the last name Pelowski. For the veterans among your Pelowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelowski lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Pelowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pelowski in 1961 was 57, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelowski 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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