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Pellier Family History

Pellier 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: Peller, Tellier, Sellier, Pellicer, Peltier, Hellier, Geller, Heller

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Where is the Pellier family from?

You can see how Pellier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pellier family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pellier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 30 Pellier families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Pellier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pellier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pellier 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 Pellier ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Cultivateur
    100%

What Pellier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pellier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pellier 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Pellier. 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 78 military records available for the last name Pellier. For the veterans among your Pellier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pellier lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Pellier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pellier in 1973 was 90, and 101 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pellier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pellier 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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