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Pellitier Family History

Pellitier Name 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: Pelletier, Pellicer, Pellitteri, Peltier, Pellissier, Peller

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Where is the Pellitier family from?

You can see how Pellitier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pellitier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pellitier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Pellitier families living in Ontario. This was about 81% of all the recorded Pellitier's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pellitier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pellitier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pellitier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cult was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pellitier. 31% of Pellitier men worked as a Cult. .

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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

  • Cult
    31%
  • Cultivateur
    22%
  • Journalier
    22%
  • Rentier
    9%
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What Pellitier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pellitier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pellitier 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 378 immigration records available for the last name Pellitier. 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 129 military records available for the last name Pellitier. For the veterans among your Pellitier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pellitier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Pellitier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Pellitier in 1963 was 64, and 74 in 1997.

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