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Pelz Family History

Pelz Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name for a furrier from Middle High German bellez German Pelz ‘fur (animal) skin’. Compare Peltz .

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


Similar surnames: Pelc, Pilz, Peltz, Welz, Pell, Pelo, Gell, Weltz, Merz, Wilz

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Where is the Pelz family from?

You can see how Pelz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pelz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Pelz families living in Ontario. This was about 72% of all the recorded Pelz's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pelz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pelz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Book Keeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Pelz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelz 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Pelz. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Pelz. For the veterans among your Pelz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelz lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Pelz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pelz in 1957 was 56, and 83 in 2004.

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