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Pelter Family History

Pelter Surname Meaning

English: occupational name from Middle English pel(e)ter ‘skinner furrier’ (Old French peltier).

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


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Where is the Pelter family from?

You can see how Pelter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pelter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 28 Pelter families living in New Brunswick. This was about 52% of all the recorded Pelter's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Pelter families in 1911.
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What did your Pelter ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Pelter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelter 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 428 immigration records available for the last name Pelter. 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 601 military records available for the last name Pelter. For the veterans among your Pelter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelter lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Pelter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pelter in 1959 was 52, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelter 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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