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Pelt Name Meaning

Dutch and Flemish: variant of Van Pelt .

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


Similar surnames: Peet, Palm, Pell, Helt, Pett, Peat, Pels, Belt, Pee, Polt

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Where is the Pelt family from?

You can see how Pelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pelt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Pelt families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 47% of all the recorded Pelt's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Pelt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pelt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pelt. 18% of Pelt men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Pelt women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pelt were Carpenter and Stenographer. .

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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
    18%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Stenographer
    6%
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Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Pelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelt 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Pelt. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Pelt. For the veterans among your Pelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelt lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Pelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pelt in 1954 was 59, and 62 in 2004.

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