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Pelleter Family History

Pelleter 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: Pelletier, Peller, Billeter, Pellett, Kelleher, Pelter, Pellicer

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Where is the Pelleter family from?

You can see how Pelleter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelleter family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pelleter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Pelleter families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pelleter's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pelleter families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelleter 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 Pelleter ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pelleter. 46% of Pelleter 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
    46%
  • Journalier
    28%
  • Chauffeur
    28%

What Pelleter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pelleter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelleter 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 423 immigration records available for the last name Pelleter. 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 43 military records available for the last name Pelleter. For the veterans among your Pelleter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelleter lifespan?

Average Pelleter life expectancy in 1994 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pelleter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelleter 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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