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Pelyea Family History

Pelyea 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: Belyea, Relyea, Elyea, Peryea, Peller, Pelle, Pella, Belyeu, Pelka

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Where is the Pelyea family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelyea surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pelyea ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Pelyea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelyea 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Pelyea. 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 7 military records available for the last name Pelyea. For the veterans among your Pelyea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelyea lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1998, in the United States, Pelyea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pelyea in 1979 was 63, and 84 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelyea 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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