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Peller Family History

Peller Name Meaning

English and German: occupational name from Middle English Middle Low German peller ‘maker (or seller) of expensive cloth’ derived from Old English pæll pell ‘costly or purple cloth or cloak’ Middle Low German pelle (see Pelle ). Alternatively the English name may be from a derivative of Middle English (Old French) pel(le) ‘hide skin fur lining; fur cloak or mantle’ + -er denoting a skinner or a maker or seller of fur trims for garments. English (southern): topographic name for someone living by an inlet of the sea a derivative of Old English pyll ‘inlet’ (see Pill ) + the -er suffix denoting an inhabitant. Cornish: habitational name from Pellor in Breage (Cornwall). The meaning of the placename is unknown.

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

Similar surnames: Pelle, Seller, Heller, Weller, Puller, Feller, Keller, Beller

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You can see how Peller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peller family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Peller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Peller families living in Ontario. This was about 46% of all the recorded Peller's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Peller families in 1911.

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Peller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peller 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Peller. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Peller. For the veterans among your Peller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peller lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Peller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Peller in 1955 was 63, and 86 in 2004.

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