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Peletta Family History

Peletta 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: Paletta, Pellett, Petta, Pelotte, Velotta, Plett, Auletta, Polletta

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Where is the Peletta family from?

You can see how Peletta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peletta family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Peletta family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Peletta's in USA. New York had the highest population of Peletta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peletta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Peletta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peletta 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Peletta. 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 4 military records available for the last name Peletta. For the veterans among your Peletta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peletta lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Peletta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Peletta in 1971 was 41, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peletta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peletta 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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